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"They shall forget their shame and self-reproach and all their treachery and unfaithfulness in which they have transgressed against Me, when they dwell securely in their land and there is none who makes them afraid."
This promise to Israel can be claimed by us today. All of us have sinned. All of us have suffered some sort of captivity as a result.
Father promises that one day we will dwell securely in our land and none will make us afraid. Personally, I have seen this promise fulfilled in my life by degrees. I can't honestly say that this promise has fully manifested in my life, but I have seen a huge down payment of peace!
Assessing my own life and observing lives of others has taught me that often we fear each other more than we fear our awesome God. So sad...
Fear between differing races. Yes, fear! As humans we tend to fear what we perceive as different. We fear what we do not understand. We are of one race! We are human!
Christians fear sinners. Christians shun or politely disregard sinners (or those they have deemed as sinners), because they don't want to be contaminated by sin.
Sinners fear Christians. Because they have been judged by them, mere men. God is the only judge!
The evil one is the agitator behind fear. He knows there is power in unity and fearing each other drives a wedge between us.
But God promises,
"They shall forget their shame and self-reproach and all their treachery and unfaithfulness in which they have transgressed against Me, when they dwell securely in their land and there is none who makes them afraid."
How do we arrive at this place of fearlessness?
Receive the Gifts
2 Timothy 1:7
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But God promises,
"They shall forget their shame and self-reproach and all their treachery and unfaithfulness in which they have transgressed against Me, when they dwell securely in their land and there is none who makes them afraid."
How do we arrive at this place of fearlessness?
Receive the Gifts
2 Timothy 1:7
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"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control."
Practicing love in the face of injustice, calm in the face of turmoil, mastering our fear-thoughts, disciplining ourselves to submit everything to God, and developing a holy control of our emotions, will cultivate fearlessness.
Trust that God has Forgiven Us
Psalm 103:12
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Trust that God has Forgiven Us
Psalm 103:12
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"As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us."
The evil one will always do what he does best...accuse! He does it by planting thoughts in our heads. He is proficient at accusing through others! Let's deny his influence and become a people who defend rather than accuse!
Forgive
Matthew 6:14
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"For if you forgive people their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], your heavenly Father will also forgive you."
We must forgive those who have intentionally or unintentionally hurt (sinned) against us! Forgiveness is not saying what was done was acceptable! Forgiveness loves and prays for those who have injured us, and allows God to deal with them!
Holy Spirit of the Living God, I ask that You empower us in receiving and trusting and forgiving. We want to be fearless, just as You are fearless!!! In the Great and Awesome Name of Jesus!!! AMEN!!!
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