Living With A Fire Devotional - Jesus CultureSample

Not Afraid - Kim Walker-Smith

Last year, my two young sons were struggling with fear at night when it was time to go to bed. We would pray with them, turn on a nightlight, surround them with hundreds of stuffed animals, and even let our dog, Stella, sleep with them. But they would still wake up in the night, shaking and terrified of the dark. We finally realized that this was an attack on them and we needed to teach them and equip them to fight. 

One night when we were tucking them in, we explained to them that Jesus has given them power over fear. We told them that fear is nothing compared to Jesus and His strength. We told them that they needed to tell fear to leave. That night, my oldest son put his hands on his chest and hit his chest with every word that came out of his mouth as he said, “NO FEAR IN HERE!” His younger brother chimed in, shouting and smacking his chest as well. It’s become part of their routine every night, to shout at fear and tell it to leave. They haven’t struggled anymore! 

Even young children can grasp the power Jesus gives us to triumph over fear! The Bible is loaded with stories and verses, reminding us that there is no fear in perfect Love and that God drives out all fear. God reminds us over and over to not fear, because He is with us always. He will never leave us nor forsake us and there is nothing that could separate us from His love. 

When you are life surrendered to Jesus, you can trust His guidance and trust that He will see you through every circumstance and storm. Don’t lean on your own strength, but lean on His and His alone. Take hold of that promise today! Command fear to leave and walk boldly in the confidence Jesus gives you!