Stepping Over Fear from Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire

06/29/2009

in Christian Studies & Reflections

I just started reading Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God’s Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People by Jim Cymbala after a number of people recently recommended this book.

From Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, page 13:

When God calls someone, that’s all that really matters. Don’t let yourself be afraid.

I want to work on more ways to provide group prayer opportunities at Brooklife Church, and God may already have put something in motion to get this started. I am excited, humbled, and a bit fearful that I may overlook somethings as the prayer teams develop, but God’s spiritual call is stronger than my fear of human inadequacy.  Taking on new responsibilities is usually a learning experience, and my pastors know that.

Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire reminds us that fear is an emotion that we can choose to step over, because God’s calling truly is all that really matters.

What the Bible Says About Fear

Remember God’s Promises

Haggai 2:5 According to the promise that I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt, so My Spirit stands and abides in the midst of you; fear not. (Ampified Bible)

God Responds To Us

Daniel 10:12 Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. (NIV Bible)

You Belong to God

Isaiah 43:1 But now, God’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. (The Message Bible)

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