Enemies had overtaken the land that once belonged to his forefathers and now his people were living in constant fear.
He is fearful, yet he is willing to step out on God’s promises. In the sixth chapter of Judges, we see a man who is going through a hard time. “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25 It’s faith not fear that keeps us trusting in God’s Word. Once we know what his opinion is, we can step out in faith because His Word is true. His word might come to us as we spend time reading the Bible, as we seek Him in prayer, or even as we go about our daily routine. In order for faith to rise up, we must know what God has to say about any given situation. “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” ~ Romans 10:17 Choosing faith over fear starts with knowing God’s Word. I felt the Holy Spirit promise that He would see me through this, that He would part this proverbial Red Sea so that I could cross it. I put on some worship music and began to lift Jesus up over the Goliath of cancer. I approached him with fear and trembling. I was scared of what my future held. I had learned from past trials that when the giant towers over me, I must turn my eyes towards Heaven. I had heard the medical reports and now I just needed Jesus’ report. I am the First and the Last.” ~ Revelation 1:17Īfter my husband and I heard all of the doctor’s diagnoses and read all of the hospital printouts, I remained desperate for a word from God. “Then he placed his right hand on me and said: ‘Do not be afraid. Two paths diverged in a wood, and all I wanted to do was turn around and run back home! 1. After various tests, it was discovered that the lump was indeed an aggressive form of cancer that was already spreading and needed to be addressed immediately.Įven though I am an ordained minister and former missionary, I did not meet this shocking news with armfuls of faith. In the early winter of 2018, I felt a lump in my left breast. The one who fears is not made perfect in love” 1 John 4:18 But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. Studying the Bible and praying through the day helps us let go and give these fears over to God. Giving these overwhelming fears to God is what He tells us to do. Choosing faith over fear takes daily discipline and we need to believe that we are who God says we are. There are many things in life that cause fear and anxiety such as spiritual warfare, death, finances, conflict, unbelief, health, etc.įaith comes from knowing God. The problem starts when we allow fear to immobilize us. There is nothing wrong with feeling fearful. What Does the Bible Say About Faith Over Fear?įear is a normal feeling.
Sometimes faith will lead you right off the deep end. Master Yoda once said, “Fear leads to the dark side.”įear does indeed lead to the dark side, but sometimes faith does too. Making the choice to choose faith over fear is sometimes complicated. All Bible quotations are from the New King James Version (NKJV) unless otherwise stated Bible Copyright Attribution. Please read my disclosure policy for more info. I may earn money from the companies mentioned in this post with no additional cost to you. This article may contain affiliate links.