Genesis 26:7 Isaac was afraid. He said, "they might…" or "I might…". Even the Philistine king responded with, "One of us might…"
Fear is about the worst case scenario.
Sometimes, I've experienced the worst case scenario. Like the time we got the phone call that my twenty-six year old brother collapsed. It was his heart. A few days later, he was gone.
Fear is about shadows and imagination.
I have an active imagination. The peace God pours out of His storehouses for exceeds my imagination, my comprehension … and my need. I've experienced that too.
Fear steals my joy and security.
In verses 3-5, God assured Isaac that He would bless him. In another moment, fear made him forget God's presence, God's providence and God's protection.
The new year always begins with great hope and promise. How long before fear creeps back in? Sometimes fear goes by an alias – worry, anxiety, stress, doubt, insecurity …
Fear doesn't come from God. It causes disorder and confusion, neither of which is consistent with His character. Instead He gives power, love and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
A sound mind – confident, right-thinking, not fearful.
2011 – A year of no fear? Why not?
Lauren says
A year of no fear, huh? I think that would something great to work on. I'm scared of a lot of things…and I'm trying to get closer to God this year. So, really, it's a good goal to aim for. God's with me always, so why not? I think I'll try that.
Thanks for the post!