Fear
>> Friday, May 9, 2014
So I want to share a
few words concerning FEAR.
Author
David Neff said this in Christianity Today - “Fear was designed
by God to give our bodies the sudden bursts of strength and speed we need in
emergencies.
But when fear becomes a permanent condition, it can paralyze
the spirit, keeping us from taking the risks of generosity, love and
vulnerability that characterizes citizens of God’s kingdom.”
In the bible I think of Esther – she was called to
save her people, to basically lay down her life. She at first responded with
FEAR – I can’t do this. But with a little coaching from Mordacai….when he said,
“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position
for such a time as this?” She overcame her fear – and saved a nation.
Change is not easy, transition is not easy – but
many times fear keeps us from experiencing all that God has for us.
So here is the personal “fat boy” (Harley Davidson) story. I ride this
machine because I decided I would not let fear paralyze me from accomplishing
something I wanted to do.
After I got my license, took the three day safety
course I was so excited to ride my bike. I was apprehensive of learning
something new but not fearful. Everything went great…until I laid it down going
around a corner. I failed! I was bruised, my ego was bruised but more
importantly fear began to set in.
Dave would ask if I wanted to ride and instead of
feeling that rush of joy I once felt…all I felt was fear.
One day I was looking though a Harley magazine and I
saw advertisement that showed a woman on a bike with these words, “The only
thing between you and riding this bike is your mind.”
I realized that was so true. I could do this but my
mind was keeping me from pursuing something I loved…with the what if’s, the
negative thoughts…
Psalms
56: 4: “In God I have put my trust; I will not fear.”
From that point I began to have
positive self-talk…you can do this, you will do this…
Another advertisement for Harley Davidson says…We
don’t do FEAR.
