God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and
of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
To fear or not to fear, that is the question. Sound familiar? In thinking about the answer, other questions
may be raised in our minds. What is
fear? Fear used as an acronym has been
described as False Evidence
Appearing Real.
Looking at the reference scripture in other translations, we find the words
timidity, cowardice, afraid, cowardly spirit, and fearfulness. Fear is also described as craven, cringing,
fawning.
Recently in a group discussion, the question -- what is fear
-- was asked? One ready response referred to fear as an emotion. Responses to the question -- is fear a spirit
-- were half YES and half NO. Not unusual
responses, typical responses. What is
your response? Through the discussion, I was reminded of how easy it is to not
see the very word before our eyes ... how easy it is to be blinded by the evil
one ... how easy it is to overlook the truth ... how challenging it is to move
out of our comfort zones. You now maybe
thinking, what is she saying? Thank you
for asking. Read the reference Scripture
again, and again, and again. What is it that God has not given us? It is the spirit
of fear.
Whether we like it or not, fear is a spirit. Fear is an evil spirit. Fear is from the enemy, the devil, satan.
Fear is demonic. To fear or not to fear,
that is the question. Whose report will
you believe?
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