“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power and of love, and of a sound mind”
(2 Timothy 1:7).
As I read over our March Bible study, I couldn’t help but think how timely this is for us in today’s world. Doubt and fear seem to dominate many people’s lives. Even Christians struggle with these issues from time to time, myself included. I once heard there are enough phrases in the Bible that admonish us to “fear not” to claim one for each day of the year including leap year. The emphasis should be on today’s verse, which clearly states, fear is not something God gives us.
Our thinking isn’t rational and we can make ourselves sick when we are in the grip of doubt and fear. We can feel helpless and useless. God wants so much better for us. If we exercise faith, we can overcome doubt and fear, and anything related to them. The latter can take the form of anxiety and worry. All of these demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Give them all to Jesus and exchange them for the spirit “of power and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for “His Power over Doubt and Fear,” the TWG March Bible study.
