When All Hope is Lost.... -Part 2

For God hath of given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind - 2 Timothy 1:7

What do you do when all hope is Lost? Yesterday, we studied that the first step is to be courageous. There is this famous story about David when he came back from war and found out that his family were kidnapped.... He was naturally and understandably downcast but the Bible told us David encourage himself in the Lord. He braced up and was courageous.

The Second step is not to allow fear. Fear gives room to doubt which weaken your faith

Step two – Fear not, go back to the last instruction you received from God and keep meditating and confessing it courageously, you may not feel like doing it but make yourself do it. During this period you will wish the day could go faster and that the night would come earlier. You wouldn’t feel like doing anything, not even talking to anyone. I have been there several times and I know how it feels but I never stayed there. We are only meant to go through the valley of the shadow of death not to reside there. What would the living be doing among the dead? For God had not given you the spirit of fear but of power, of love and of a sound mind.

The devil's major tactic is to put fear in the minds of people. When there is fear, confusion sets in and this can lead to defeat. When the Disciples were faced with a raging storm, Jesus appears and told them "fear not" before stilling the storm. Calmness set in when and where you are not afraid.

Every spirit of fear in you is sent packing... Be courageous and be bold...

We continue tomorrow.... Good morning and a beautiful day to you.

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