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FEAR


Text. 1John 4:18.

 There is no fear where love exists. Rather, perfect love banishes fear, for fear involves punishment, and the person who lives in fear has not been perfected in love.

Fear is a tormentor. It is specifically designed to torment its host. Second Timothy 1:7 says, For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Two things are clear from the verse above, -

1.) Fear is a spirit

2.) Fear is not from God.

So, if fear is not from God, it's clear that it is from the devil. The devil designed fear to torment men.

Unfortunately, a number of Christians are equally tormented by this spirit of fear. Man is harassed by fear of tomorrow, fear of the unknown, fear of loneliness, fear of neglect, fear of separation, fear of poverty, fear of death and the list goes on and on 

Now, the big question is, "how do we overcome fear?" 1 John 4:18 says, perfect love banishes fear, for there is no fear in love. The spirit of fear will loose its grip on you the moment you start walking in love. 

1John 4:16 says _And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him._ 

Anyone who walks in love is walking in God and God is living in him. With God on the inside of you, no spirit can overcome you.

Love is one language understood by all, including spirits. 

Love is the antidote to fear. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, God has not given us the spirit of fear, but it equally told us what He has given us - Power, Love and Sound mind.

Go to God today to receive what He has given you, the spirit of power, love and a Sound mind. Note that you have received power to love God and man with a sound mind.

 Bible reading:

 John 1:7-21.

 PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father, I receive the grace to walk in love and never in fear.

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