Facing the Giant of FearSýnishorn

We live in unusual times! All around us are reports of economic difficulties, illness, the threat of global terrorism, natural disasters and so much more. And privately, we may carry our own secret fears too – fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of not mattering, fear of losing a loved one, and fear of our own death. 

Fear is not sinful in itself. It is like an internal warning system, alerting us to potential danger. But fear can lead to sin. When it convinces us to put safety and control first, it undermines our faith and trust in God. Our lives get smaller and smaller as we are hemmed in by worries and ‘what-ifs’. Fear paralyses us, imprisons our spirit, and limits our potential. It stops us from doing what we should do and makes us do things we shouldn’t. 

For this reason, Jesus takes our fear seriously. Of the 125 commands of Christ in the four Gospels, 21 are related to fear and courage, which makes it the one statement He made more than any other. 

God has given us everything we need to fight back. His Word is full of ‘fear not’, ‘do not be afraid’, and ‘take courage’. Through the lives of Bible heroes and in the words and person of Jesus, He speaks directly to our worst fears and replaces them with faith. 

The Facing Your Giants series is designed to help people like you find God’s help in dealing with the challenges that face us all. 

As the Bible says, ‘he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world’ (1 John 4:4 ESV). With the help of our great God, you can face any giant in front of you. 

Every Blessing, 

David L’Herroux - Chief Executive, United Christian Broadcasters