By Edd Sterchi
We just concluded a very wonderful and successful Vacation Bible School. In it we had lessons from some great examples in the book of Acts about being fearless.
We live in a world of uncertainty, and because of that we too often fear when we shouldn’t. We fear what others may think or say if we defend the truth of God’s word. We think about trying something new, but don’t because we fear failure. We fear the unknown future. Fear cripples us.
Fortunately, God gives us some marvelous advice in the Bible on how to overcome fear. One such tidbit is 1 John 4:18, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” If we truly possess love, then fear will not even be a consideration.
If we love God – truly and totally love Him – then we know that He loves us, He wants what’s best for us, and He is always in control (even concerning the future). That should cause us to not only fear less, but be fearless!
- Edd Sterchi preaches for the Broadway Church of Christ in Campbellsville, KY. He may be contacted through the congregation's website: http://www.broadwaychurchofchrist.net/
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