All tagged Fear

Are we meant to Fear Death?

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional , Fear , Death

We are not meant to be frightened by death, nor to dread its coming. We know that what awaits us when we arrive in our heavenly home will far exceed anything we can imagine, and that our peace and joy there will be unquenchable. So knowing this, do we take heart in the thought that it is ours to die? Do we long to be forever in the presence of God and sitting with Jesus? Does this thought drive us on towards the perfection of our faith, and a love of God that allows us to serve Him fearlessly in this our mortal life?

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. 

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.

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.

Our Storms of Faith, and the Pruning Shears of God

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Storms, Strength, Faithfulness

07/11/2019

We are so likely to become discouraged when the storms of life are upon us, but in them we are strengthened by the wind and the hardship. The weak branches break off, and our roots, filled with new moisture, bring forth new growth... all this to better prepare us to withstand what lies ahead. The winds of storms are like pruning sheers, and drought sends our roots deeper in search of new moisture. Don’t let your faith be overcome by adversity it will soon be replaced by new vigor and strength.

Are the Righteous meant to Suffer?

Richard Forbes
Suffering, Daily Devotion, Christian, Righteousness

Do you suffer in your life simply because you deserve to? Is every bad thing that befalls you the result of some sin, or wrongdoing in your life? Certainly we have enough sin and disobedience in our lives to make an argument for this, but there are many times when we face hardship in the midst of our goodness, righteousness, and obedience. How should we view this seemingly unjust sorrow? Do we question God?

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.

Faith, The Wonder of our Arrival, and Fear of our Awakening

Richard Forbes
Obedience, Consciousness, God’s Will, Living Faith, Christian, Daily Devotion

Are you being a disappointment in your faith, and a worry to God? This is one of those questions we should ask ourselves from time to time. Ephesians 4:17-32 contains guidance for us pertaining to the new life we are living in Jesus Christ. Our question then becomes, are we living it fully as the Holy Spirit reveals and teaches us, or are we causing our God to worry over us?

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.

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