All in Fear

Fear not - Does the World make us Anxious and Afraid?

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional , Fear

Do the events that are occurring in the world today frighten us? Is our confidence in the Lord shaken, and is our faith in Jesus Christ fainting as the storm of man’s own making rages on? Well take heart because God is still sovereign, and His power is over all things. Jesus, even today, comes to us by walking on the raging sea, but do do not be afraid when we see Him coming because His hand stills the water; the wind remains God’s creation, and is His to rule. Let nothing in the world, on the world, or of the world, frighten us.

Faith overcomes our Fear

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional , Fear, Discipleship , Faith

We are chosen, and then sent to teach all nations how to observe the commands of Christ. At first blush this can seem challenging, dangerous, and even frightening, but if we fix our minds on the fact that Jesus is with us always, then what can possibly harm, or defeat us? With Christ abiding within us there should be nothing, not even death, that can strike fear into our hearts. If we understand this, then why do so many of us quake, and find ourselves to be afraid when we are faced with delivering the gospel message?

Fear Not in the face of Pandemic, and maintain your Hope always

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional , Pandemic , Fear

Fearing for our lives, this is an appropriate topic for discussion in this time of pandemic. Although it is good to do the things that will lessen our probability of catching the virus, like wearing a mask, washing our hands, and maintaining a good social distance from one another, it is even more appropriate that we not panic in the face of it. This is a terrible virus, but what is more horrific is losing our hope, and giving in to fear as our illness runs its course. God is with us, and for us, but our fear can work against us to thwart our faith.

Walking in the Light of Life through the darkness of the world

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Fear, Faith, Placing God First

Are we holding firm to our faith in Jesus Christ as the world boils and evil seeks to destroy the peace and rest of God in us? In the midst of the world’s darkness that is stirring strife, even from the pulpits, there shines forth a light, and in that light we find not only our life, but the light which is the life of the world... Jesus. He is unlike every  lamp, or torch, because He can’t be extinguished, not by deception, lies, or any other sin. He has defeated these through His own life, death, and resurrection, and His brightness lights our way as we navigate the darkness of the fallen world, even death, that surrounds us. 

Bird Dogs, and doing the Will of God

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Fear, Faith, Trusting God

When we are going through a trying time in our life how do we react to it? Do we worry, and stress, over what is occurring to the point that our health is affected, or do we turn to the Lord, and trust in Him to calm the turbulence that is buffeting us? Fear is a natural occurrence in life, but too much of it is detrimental to our wellbeing. God looks after His children, and can fix any problem that is tossing us about, but is our faith strong enough to trust in Him, and do we do His will?

Jesus, and the Self-test Questions He Asks

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Fear, Asking

What is it that frightens you most? Stop reading for a moment and in that short time write down three or four things that come to your mind... Ok, now look at your list. How many of those fears have to do with earthly things, and how many are eternal in nature? I would suppose that most, if not all, are things like losing your family, being killed, fear of the dark, or heights. If you are exceptional, then there might be one which deals with eternity, like damnation, or maybe displeasing the Lord. Our lives are like our fears, they are spent focused on the world, and if you don’t believe it then test yourself.

Facing Our Fears as we do God’s Will, and Deliver the Gospel

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Fear

We want to do the will of God, and to deliver the gospel message as we have been instructed, but sometimes we are lead to very dangerous places, and told to speak; in those moments are we afraid? Fear can silence us, and yet, Jesus has said we will be protected, so what is it, and who is it, that we are afraid of? Yet even knowing His promise of protection fear can pursue us.

Our Greatest Fears; Prayer, Trembling, and the Silence of God

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Fear, God’s Faithfulness

Are you afraid? What is fear that it makes us tremble so mightily, or cower so completely when it comes upon us? Is there something that brings you such fear... something that wells up inexplicably from deep inside? Is there a fear that is so complete that it incapacitates you? If so, where do you turn for relief? Who do you call on for rescue? Is God able to comfort you, and calm your fears?

Facing Our Fear in the High Places, and God’s Lesson of Humility

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Fear, Humility, God’s Glory

There are times in our lives when we accomplish great things, and when we do, we tend to take full credit for them... but should we claim them, any of them, and take even the slightest bit of glory for them? As we visit the high places of life, are we worthy of any glory at all? All glory is God’s alone, and when we don’t realize that He shows us a bit of Himself, and humbles us.

A Lesson in Fear: Do we Fear Our Death, or just the Dying?

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Living, Death, Fear

Death, is it something we fear? As Christians we do not fear death because we know that our lives, which have been well spent in Christ, mean that we will find eternity following our final exhale on this earth. What most Christians fear is not death at all, but the dying; the sudden separation from earthly loved ones, the pain involved in dying, and leaving behind all that we have known. We fear that final step forward by faith into what we have not yet experienced.

Worry and Fear are Bedmates; do you Fear?

Richard Forbes
Fear, Anxiety, Christian, Worry, Love, Daily Devotion

Do you live in dread, and the fear of evil or bad things that can suddenly happen, or are you calm and at peace within yourself? What rules your life; is it a constant waiting on the next terrible thing to befall you, or the rest and peace of God who shields you? Anxiety and stress are today’s buzzwords, but they needn’t be. Fear, and even startling fear, are not what God wants you to feel, or to anticipate in your life.

Fear, Faith, and Our Desires when Winning the Lottery

Richard Forbes
Faith, Fear, Daily Devotion, Following Jesus, Change, Christian

Are you afraid to leave home and travel with Jesus? When He calls out to you how do you react? If you were standing on the street corner and Jesus walked by saying “Follow me!” What would you do? Would you pretend you didn’t know Him? What if He only wanted you to go downtown, and serve a meal at the local soup kitchen? Answering the call of Christ means leaving our comfort zone... it also means changing something about ourselves so that we become more like Him.

God’s Calling, and Kicking the Boots of our Fear

Richard Forbes
Help, Daily Devotion, Reassurance, God’s Calling, Christian, Fear, Doubt

Has God asked you to do something hard? Did you answer “Yes Father”, and now you find yourself at that place where He has called? You are close now, and are facing the reality, and terror of it. This is the moment of fear, and this is the time when we must pray as though we were in Gethsemane. When God reveals the fullness of what He has asked of us, and suddenly we find that the nobleness of saying “Yeah” has worn off, we must ultimately face our fear and doubt. It is in this moment that we realize we cannot face this alone, but that even so, it must be done.

Freedom; or are We Rabbits, cowering in the trap of sin?

Richard Forbes
Fear, Forgiveness, Freedom, Daily Devotion, Christian, Redemption

Are you really the free person who Christ redeemed? Did Jesus pay your ransom only to find that you could not separate yourself from the sin from which he had saved you? Or, perhaps you are like the Galatians who found themselves tempted to leave the freedom Jesus had secured for them in order to chain themselves to the Law of an old faithfulness. My word for you this morning is to claim and accept the freedom whose cost was so dearly paid for you.

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