Faith Greater Than Fear; 10 Days Of Faith Using God's EquationSample

  

SAY WHAT? 

God has not made us punks but instead God has given us power, love and self-control.

BREAKDOWN: 

The term “spirit of fear” here can really be translated as fearful or cowardice. The thought for the term here is someone who is so afraid that they avoid the trouble with the issue. To make it simple: they are punks who run away instead of standing and fighting. 

God hasn’t raised us to be “punk” Christians; instead, God has given us the spirit of power, love and self-control. The Greek word for power here (New Testament is mostly written in Greek and Old Testament is written in Hebrew), is the same word that our English word for dynamite comes from. That means that this power God has given us is explosive in nature and whatever it touches can be overcome if ignited. 

God has given us this kind of love over the world’s fear; the scripture also says that we have God’s love. This love is the Greek word “agape” meaning full or true love. It is a love that is willing to sacrifice for its’ object. This is the kind of love that God wants us to have over fear in every situation we are faced with in life. When we operate in this kind of love nothing can defeat us or stand in our way, because this love trumps it all. 

Then God says we also have the spirit of a sound mind or self-control. Having a sound mind in moments of fear is important because that sound mind or self-control is what will allow us to make the correct decision. One of the ways that fear tries to paralyze us is by making us think that in moments of fear we have no control. 

God is clear in this scripture that we haven’t been given the spirit of fear but instead these three attributes, that when combined, help us to overcome fear and live by the faith that God has given us.

LIVE IT OUT: 

Today, think about the power, the love, and the self-control that God has given you. Allow these three attributes of your faith to guide you throughout the day. In what ways can you show the strength of God’s power in you and God’s love to cover you through self-control?

PRAYER: 

Today, God help me to walk in the power, love and self-control that you have given me. Help me to overcome my fears and not run from the enemy. Instead, help me to move with Holy Ghost boldness in You. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.