All along, we find this young servant right by his side, observing all of it. Fear then, is not from God, and also is not something we have to simply "put up with." Adam knew the terrible evil made him worthy of God’s wrath, to be hurled from paradise and burn in the Lake of Fire forever. Because more than I want to just rattle off a bunch of examples of people being afraid throughout Scripture, I want us to dig deeper into just a few of them and see what we can learn. Remember it is said in a gentle, loving whisper! Then, in another act of extreme courage, Elijah executed all those wicked prophets of Baal. He used soldiers and arms that he knew did not exist… It ended with the fear of God (20:29). That’s all I really need to know to trust Him. I need to look around me with eyes of faith and *know* and *see* God’s great Angel Armies that are fighting for me. So ask Him to open your eyes to the armies of angels who fight on your behalf, trust that His plan for you is good, and go forward without fear, friend! He asked God to open the young man’s eyes. Listen as He reminds you of where His Son sits today. There, after forty days of tenderly caring for His own, God finally addressed Elijah’s fear. Copyright © 2020 His Dearly Loved Daughter Ministries. The first is a spirit of fear, and the second the fear of the Lord. Our finite brains can not comprehend how so much death can be turned around for our good. Elijah, on the other hand, was one of only two people in history who never died. Just click the image to get yours. He leads me beside still waters. Every time he planned to attack, God revealed those plans to Elisha. In spite of everything God had done in the previous 24 hours to prove Himself, Elijah could think only of all the prophets of God Jezebel had already tortured and killed. Thank you for this beautiful post. I chose these two stories of fear in the Bible because I believe they capture some important aspects of our own battles with fear. God hadn’t told him up on Mt. After the realities of my husband's sexual addiction and infidelities finally came to a head, I began blogging about our journey to healing. Much like he was, we feel beaten down by this fallen world. This series was a blessing to write. There are several other examples of this type of fear in the Bible: (Revelation 21:8) we see in the King James Version that the “cowardly” will burn forever in the Lake of Fire. Pray through them. Instead, He simply came in a whisper. Breaking the Spirit of Fear. In order to get the context, we have to go back forty centuries, back to a time long ago and far away, to a place called Ur of the Chaldees, a large city on the banks of the Euphrates River. Our story begins at the end of those three years, as Elijah came out of hiding to confront King Ahab and the people of Israel. Instead, they were in this remote town of Dothan, and the Aramean army had brought out a great army against them. The same God, leading the same army of angels fights for us too. In the original Hebrew, “fear” used in context of the Lord was good. Read last week’s post about Walking in the Fear of the Lord here before you go any further. They might even persuade other people that there are none. I am so thankful! Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you. I lived with a spirit of the fear of man for far too long Cherith and as you stated perfectly it consumed and paralyzed me and I hated it. If we are to fear, we must fear God instead. Meanwhile, in the bible, God … We can trust Him and His plan. Like Elijah, he didn’t need to know what God could do. Trust ME. Would you like to join our secret Facebook support group? They were there for Elisha, and sensing his certain doom, the servant was absolutely terrified. Yes, that is true Susanna! The words you wrote really stirred my spirit. This is a pandemic of fear! Thanks Fleda! Dwell on them. If you were blessed by this article, please save and share it on social media using the buttons below, or post our quotes to Twitter by clicking the “click to tweet” boxes in the body of the post. Or how all of this could be apart of Gods plan. ❤❤❤. Just when we sort of got over the fear of nuclear war, now they’re throwing at us the fear that our planet will be hit by a giant asteroid! Obviously, the king didn’t like this, so when he figured out it was Elisha who was at the root of his troubles, he set out to kill this prophet of God. We are afraid of many terrible things: war, crime, losing a loved one, becoming infected with disease, losing our jobs, or even being late for a meeting. While fear of the Lord is a gift from God that greatly benefits us in life, the other kind of fear mentioned in the Bible is of no benefit at all. A Spirit of fear is unhealthy. Afterward, he prayed to God and the three year drought came to a miraculous end. He needed to understand that to have God on your side is to have the armies of heaven literally fighting for you! * This site uses cookies, affiliate links, and ads by Google. Their fear disqualified them only in that situation. Our series on faith and fear continues as we look at a few to see what we can learn about overcoming fear. Prayer for Guidance – Are you willing to give up control so that God can guide you? As we see how the fear of the Lord played into these Scriptures on deliverance from fear, may it further inspire us to learn how to bring our relationship with fear into a state of healthy balance. Jehoshaphat’s experience convinced his neighbours. He promised to be with us always, even unto the end of the age. Your email address will not be published. Oct 23, 2019 - There are MANY stories of fear in the Bible. This type of fear is borne from our sinful nature. So, what better way to teach your child about fighting fear than from the Bible? I was richly blessed. Bible Stories about Courage. He had simply whispered truth, and Elijah’s trust had been restored. There was a king in a country called Aram, an enemy of Israel. Thanks Donna. So what is fear? God had already displayed His power. What a blessing His continual care for us is! Love this series. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Teach your children to pray when they’re afraid, and teach them to lean on the One who can handle any fear to help them overcome it. A whisper of truth. Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the encouragement! Everything, even our faith, comes from God. Learn how your comment data is processed. All rights reserved. Stories about fear abound in the Bible. Its absolutely thought provoking!!!! As a result, Israel was always one step ahead of the Aramean king. But He didn’t even spare His son! He is good, and He loves us more than we’ll ever understand. As we look at some Bible characters who overcame fear, I hope we’ll be able to see our own struggles with fear through the lens of their stories and find victory in Christ. They led Israel to abandon the Lord and worship Baal, among other pagan gods. I believe their faith in God will inspire you to be courageous, too. Ahab and Jezebel’s days are numbered, and I have already set in motion my plans for their successors. Here are just five of my favorites. The story began with the fear of man (20:3). What is the mark of the beast according to the Bible? Jesus may have suffered, but let us never doubt if it was for His own good… it was! But they could see that God was great and good (20:29). When a spirit of fear brings death, the fear of the lord offers life. God knew all this, so He didn’t come in might. 1. Great work! Bible First Aid Notebook - Students create a notebook full of Bible verses specific to handling fear, stress, etc. When Elisha’s servant went out one morning from the small town in which they were staying he found that vast army surrounding them. It can convince our friends and neighbours too. **Find our full privacy policy and disclosure statement here. On the other hand, the fear of the Lord is healthy and necessary. We may believe His plans are good overall, but we fear the terrible things that might come our way as a part of that overarching good plan for the world. The Bible is full of stories of the dead coming back to life and here’s the scariest one. This sums it up for me. He alone is our salvation. Next time you find yourself face to face with fear or anxiety, let these 10 Bible verses remind you of God’s sovereignty over all that seeks to cause you to give in. Read the story in Numbers 13:17-33. 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