Overcoming Fear

  Fear is an unpleasant feeling of anxiety or apprehension cause by the presence or anticipation of danger, fear is also a false experience appearing real, it could come in form of frightening thoughts or unsettled mind.

Fear is the opposite of faith or courage. most times it come as a result of ignorance of God’s power, lack of constant fellowship with God and listening to negative stories from others’ experiences.

Any Christian who desires to serve God must not allow fear of any kind to occupy his heart; no wonder bible admonishes us to fear not”

CONSEQUENCES OF FEAR

Fear either leads to irrational decision, Saul disobey God for fear of failure in battle. Esau sold his birth right for fear of death. Orpah went back from following the mother-in-law, Naomi for fear of the future. Peter the outspoken apostle, denied his master for fear of what the people might do to him. The result of fear could be terrible.

STEPS TO OVERCOMING FEAR

The origin of fear is sin; a Christian who experiences fear must first examine his life to ensure that there is no sin. He will need to develop his faith through constant reading, hearing and meditation on God’s word. Constant prayer and fellowship with God will build up courage in you.