Win Your War Against FearSample

Day Six – Death Is Gain

Perhaps the strongest spirit of fear is the fear of death. Having preached in a bulletproof vest at our church and having experienced security issues at our home from critics, we understand this fear for oneself and one’s family.

If we find ourselves in danger, making reasonable efforts to remain safe is wise. However, we can find ourselves moving down a sliding scale from prepared to paranoid. In the end death will come for us all. And an unhealthy fear of death can rob us of enjoying life.

Thankfully, Jesus defeated death. His resurrection is the pattern and precedent for all of God’s people. Death does not get the last word; the risen Jesus does.

Faith in Jesus casts out the fear of death. If you believe in Jesus’ resurrection, the fact that you will die one day casts out the fear of death that can grip you on any day. Our faith says death is not to be feared because to die is gain.

Practically, how do you enjoy the presence of the Holy Spirit so that your fear is replaced with faith? Stopping to sing aloud to God? Praying to God from the heart when things hurt? Journaling out your thoughts so that you come to grips with reality and trust God for your future? Bible reading to fill your mind with truth to push out any lies? Being part of a church family where the presence of God is enjoyed with brothers and sisters in the faith who help you grow in faith?

Freedom from fear helps us live free of demonic division.

Was this plan helpful to you? It was adapted from our book Win Your War: For in the Realm You Don’t See For Freedom in the One You Do.