Fear

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

Fear is a phantom, apparent to the senses yet lacking substantial existence, elusive or visionary. The media has gone crazy with fearmongering, impending doom, imminent danger, conspiracy theories, wars, rumors of wars, and more. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, "God did not give us a spirit of fear but power, love and a sound mind." Fear should have no place in the heart and mind of a follower of Christ. We live by a different standard. Scripture calls the person who lives in fear unstable in all our ways and categorizes us as unbelievers. Our news source is the immutable Word of God, and our anchor is Christ alone.

It Is Written

ISAIAH 54:14 In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you.

Immutable Anchor

Immutable means unchanging over time or incapable of change. It describes something that is fixed, permanent, and incapable of alteration. God’s word is secure and steadfast, standing the test of time. He watches over His word to carry it out. It is an immutable anchor that holds us in place, unable to be tossed about by any storm. Nothing in this world offers that guarantee. We need to get right with the person who holds our future.

Prayer

Lord, I place my trust in You and Your Word. In a world where we are uncertain whom or what to believe, filled with fear-mongering and discouraging messages, I place my trust in You. I come out in agreement with anything that does not align with Your Word. You are my anchor and steadfast hope. I surrender my life to You. Baptize me, seal me with the power of the Holy Spirit, and lead me in the everlasting way.

Takeaway

Jesus Christ is the immutable anchor.

*For more on the subject of fear, check out “Fearless Faith Walkers,” a study of fear from a Biblical perspective at coadwordbooks.com.