Posted by Pastor Bruce on February 26, 2010
What do you do when fear “comes-a-knocking”?
Do not fear, nor be afraid; Have I not told you from that time, and declared it? You are My witnesses. Is there a God besides Me? Indeed there is no other Rock; I know not one.’ ” – Isaiah 44:8 NKJV
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. – John 14:27 NKJV
Do you accept fear as just something that is natural and something that helps us recognize danger? (This is what is being taught to the Body of Christ in these days…and it is absolutely from the enemy!) Fear is not now (and has never been) from God to help us in any way. It is a spirit that attempts to steal, kill and destroy! 2 Timothy says that God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love and sound mind!
You have the choice to reject fear! The Spirit of God in us is more powerful than any fear that is coming against us and as we resist the devil he MUST flee.
We have authority according to Matthew 18 and we can bind thoughts of fear and command them to leave in Jesus Name. We choose to take the Word of God (which is our sword of the Spirit) and run off every thought of fear that the enemy throws our way. We choose to dwell on the Word of God and think on the things that are in line with the Word and the peace of God begins to guard our heart and mind in Christ Jesus. It develops a shield over us that fear cannot penetrate. Say out loud with your mouth, “No fear here!”
Posted by Pastor Bruce on January 20, 2010
When you speak you give yourself away.
…How can you speak good things when you are evil (wicked)? For out of the fullness (the overflow, the superabundance) of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man from his inner good treasure flings forth good things, and the evil man out of his inner evil storehouse flings forth evil things. But I tell you, on the day of judgment men will have to give account for every idle (inoperative, nonworking) word they speak. – Matthew 12:34-36 AMP
These were Jesus words to the religious leaders of the day. This was in response to their accusation that He was casting out demons because He had a demon. Their words gave voice to what was in their heart.
All you must do in order to locate people is let them talk for about 5 minutes. If their words are filled with hate, fear, doubt, criticism and pride then it is evident what is in their heart.
(But to hear what someone has to say you must let them talk. This “exercise” also helps us develop the all important skill of listening.) The more that you begin to listen to people the more aware you are of the words that you are speaking, then naturally you begin to judge your heart and words to make sure that they line up to God’s Word.
Your heart and mouth are connected. It is useless to use the excuse, “Yeah, I said that but I really didn’t mean it…” Change what is in our heart and the words that are coming out of our mouths will change.
Posted by Pastor Bruce on January 15, 2010
You are worth more than a million canaries! (Matt. 10:31 – The Message)
But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, then; you are of more value than many sparrows. – Matthew 10:30-31 AMP
All of us face thoughts of insignificance. Big God, big world, little us… BUT the Word of God tells us in many places that God values us more than we can possibly imagine. He is our greatest fan! He created us and believes in us even when we don’t believe in ourselves. God doesn’t create junk!
The Heavenly Father bought you back from death, sin and the grave with the precious blood of Jesus which is the most valuable thing in the universe! The price He paid for you was the value of the life of Jesus! You are worth it.
God knew what He was getting when He did what He did for us. He knows better than anyone else the value of life…and more specifically, your life. He has a plan for you that is absolutely mind blowing (above anything and everything that you could imagine)…you need to know and believe that He values you and loves you with every bit of love that He has. And the great thing is that when we know how much that He values us and loves us…fear leaves. Fear can not stay in the heart of someone that knows that they are loved and valuable to the Father.
Posted by Pastor Bruce on January 12, 2010
Worry always contains the fear of the future.
So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble. – Matt. 6:34 AMP
Worry and fear are destructive buddies. They travel together and do damage to whoever will allow them to hang around. They love to lock up your mind with endless loops of failure and defeat. They are debilitating and will render you weak and powerless.
Jesus showed us how to deal with worry and fear as He walked this earth. He became a man that was filled with the Holy Spirit in order to show us how do live in the spirit and walk in the spirit. Living in the spirit and walking in the spirit do not just happen because we are “born again” and have accepted Jesus as our Savior. There is something more that we must do…and that is verse 33 of Matthew 6…SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM.
His Kingdom is filled with faith and strength that will overcome every fear and dispel all worry. His Kingdom is made up of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, strength, health, abundance…All that we need for all of our life!
No wonder Jesus said if we put first things first and seek His Kingdom first (by prayer and getting into His Word – Bible study)…then everything that we need will be provided for us as we need it…NO WORRIES! NO FEAR!
Trust Him by putting Him first and seeking Him first and before you do anything else…worry and fear will quickly flee!
Posted by Pastor Bruce on January 6, 2009
There is a sure path to peace and safety!
Proverbs 1:33 “But all who listen to me will live in peace and safety, unafraid of harm.”
Listening to the Lord and His word will lead us to peace and safety.
On the other hand listening to the CNN (Constantly Negative News) will produce stress, strife and fear.
God designed us to desire and enjoy peace! When Jesus (the Prince of Peace) was born the angels said “peace on earth, good will toward all men”. ONLY Jesus can bring the peace you need and want.
And when He controls your life you will be unafraid of harm because He will keep you in perfect peace, when your mind is stayed on Him.
Peace to you, today!
