So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Do you know what fear and faith have in common? A future that hasn't happened yet.
Fear believes in a negative future. Faith believes in a positive future.
Both believe in something that has not yet happened.
So I ask you, if neither the positive or negative future has happened yet then why not choose to believe in the positive future, the one that trusts God and knows that He is ultimately in control?
Fear sabotages our joy and success. It robs us from living the life that God intended us to live, which is why overcoming fear is talked about so many times in the Bible.
God does not want us to be shackled by the chains of fear.
God wants us to live in the powerful freedom of faith.
Think about the words of Jesus for a moment:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
I believe that during these challenging times we have a choice between two roads...