Tag: What the Bible says about fear

Bible Verse of The Day – 7-2-16

Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) 10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

Fear is very strong. It can be a life-changing problem for some people, if it is not overcome and put in its place.

God has never intended for any of us to live in fear of anything. Yes, there are things we should fear, in a healthy kind of way. But living in fear is not what God wants for us.

So how do we overcome fear and move forward with our lives?

First, we need to understand what we’re fearing. Most times we’re fearing something that has no power over us whatsoever. What do I mean by that? Let me explain.

We typically fear things that aren’t even in existence, such as possible scenarios, possible outcomes or possible results. These types of things can cause us to worry and be fearful.

Here’s what Jesus said about this:

Matthew 6:25-27 (NKJV) 25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?

Sometimes we can be harassed or tormented by a spirit of fear. This is demonic in nature. Once we understand that this is what’s bothering us, we need to rebuke that spirit, in the name of Jesus. We have the authority, as a believer, to command it to leave. And it has to listen.

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

But whatever it is that’s causing us to be fearful, we need to recognize it and do whatever is necessary to deal with it, putting it behind us and moving forward with God’s authority, strength, joy and peace.

It can take time to overcome fear completely. But it is possible, through Christ.

Today, look that thing in the face that’s causing you to be fearful. Speak to it and tell it that you will no longer live under it. And push it aside, in the name of Jesus. Victory is yours.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-25-16

Psalm 27:1 (NKJV) 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

Fear is something that we all deal with at different times in our lives. It’s something that comes in various forms and to varying degrees for each of us.

We all fear different things. Some fear being alone. Some fear being in poverty. Some fear sickness and disease. Some fear rejection. The list can be lengthy.

Fear is not from God. It comes from the enemy of our soul. It can come in subtle ways or it can be blatant and in our face.

As we walk through life, we can face so many things that can cause us to fear. Sometimes these things can grip us and tear our emotions to pieces, causing us to feel like ships tossed about on angry ocean waves in the midst of a terrible storm.

But we’re here to tell you that we do not have to be afraid! Yes, some things are hard to deal with and they can seem terrible as we face them. But God is with us. He is by our side. So no matter what we face, He will bring us through.

Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) 10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

There may be times when it feels like we’re being torn apart by the storm, but God is our anchor. He is our deliverer. He is the rock upon which our lives stand firm.

Psalm 27:5 (NKJV) 5 For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.

So in the midst of your own personal storm, cry out to Him. Cling to Him. And rejoice in His strength and His faithfulness.

And stand firm in your faith. No storm lasts forever.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible verse of The Day – 12-9-15

Romans 8:38-39 (NKJV) 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

It seems that the world has been turned upside down in the last few years.

Not everyone agrees on exactly what the cause might be, but everyone can agree that the world is a different place than it was even just 10 – 15 years ago.

Seeing everything that’s happening with terrorism, civil unrest in so many countries and economic upheaval across the globe can cause us to live in fear, if we’re not careful.

But as we press in and draw near to God, we can rest assured that no matter what happens, nothing can pull us away from God and His love for us.

James 4:8 (NKJV) 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you…

So if fear tries to grip you, or if you begin to doubt that God is still in control, remember that He never changes, and He will never leave us or forsake us.

Malachi 3:6 (NKJV) 6 “For I am the Lord, I do not change…

Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV) 6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

Trust Him.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-27-15

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV) 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

We all go through struggles. Some of those struggles can be pretty scary.

Medical stuff can be the scariest. We hear certain words and our minds instantly think of the worst case scenario.

Some would dare to tell us that if we get scared that our faith is weak or that we lack faith altogether. But this is nonsense.

If we never got scared, if we were always strong and we could handle everything that comes our way ourselves, we would have no need for God, our Healer and our Provider.

It’s in our weakness that His strength is made perfect. It’s in those dark moments of weakness in our flesh that He shines. It’s in those times of desperation that we see our need for Him the clearest.

He is everything that we need. He is our source, in times of plenty and in times of lack or need.

Psalm 73:26 (NKJV) 26 My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

So if you’re facing seemingly impossible circumstances today, lift up your head and look to Him. If you’re scared or unsure of how everything might turn out, trust Him with everything in you.

We might not be able to handle the things we face. But He can.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-8-15

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

The enemy loves to bully us and taunt us with FEAR. Because fear makes us look weak.

How do we stop being fearful of something?

We do the very opposite of what fear normally causes us to do. We FACE it and we get victory over it.

Not on our own, but with God’s help and assistance.

Romans 8:31 (NKJV) 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

God is for us and we can win over this fear that we’re battling.

Fear has to go. There are some that are afraid of speaking up at times. There are some that are afraid of stepping out. There are some today that are afraid and intimidated by their own children, their spouse, friends, Pastor, boss, or teacher.

The only way to win is to face it and deal with it so we can put it behind us.

How?

For example, if we are afraid of the dark, then we should leave the lights off and get used to it. It might be very uncomfortable at first, but that discomfort will decrease with time.

If we are afraid to speak up at times, make it a point to speak up as much as we need to, whenever we need to. We may get nervous and even have trouble getting our words out at first. But the more we speak up, the easier it will become.

If we are afraid to be around certain people because they intimidate us, then go around them as much as we can until we are no longer intimidated by them, etc.

God will help us get free from fear as we face it.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-12-15

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Fear is a terrible thing.

Fear can cause people to do things that they might otherwise never imagine themselves doing.

Fear can destroy relationships. Fear can destroy nations. And fear can destroy lives.

Fear can cause people to take the life of another. And it can cause people to take their own life.

Fear can cause us to run and hide. It can cause us to turn to drugs or alcohol. And it can cause us to run from God.

But let me share something with you about fear.

Fear is not of God, Fear is of the enemy, and you can overcome it, with God’s help.

God did not give us a spirit of fear. Think about it. God gave us His spirit. That is the only spirit He gives us. Everything we need comes from Him, by way of His spirit.

Any spirit other than the Holy Spirit is not of Him, but from the devil and his demons; evil spirits.

Is a spirit of fear tormenting you? Rebuke it, in the name of Jesus.

God’s word says that His people perish for a lack of knowledge or understanding.

Hosea 4:6 (NKJV) 6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…

Not having knowledge or an understanding about fear can cause people to struggle, and even, ultimately, to perish.

So today, take this knowledge and use it to turn fear into faith.

Trust that God will see you through your situation. Trust that God has the answer you need and He will supply you with that answer.

Trust that God is bigger than any obstacle you’re facing, and that with His strength and with faith in Him, you can overcome those obstacles and be victorious in your life.

It’s time to stop shrinking back and letting fear drive us. It’s time, instead, to put God in the driver’s seat and let Him lead, and for us to follow His leading.

You can do this, with God’s help. Let faith rise up inside of you and push fear out of your life once and for all.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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