Hello Everyone,
Fear is a word that most of us – fear. However, it’s not so much fearing that is wrong – it’s what you do and who you go to when you fear that matters. Fear is not always a bad thing if it causes you to run to the Lord. Everyone fears at times, even the bravest of soldiers – even David. Sometimes fear even causes those who do not know the Lord personally, to run to Him.
Most people will tell you that you can’t have faith and fear. Yet, when you fear and run to the Lord, isn’t that having faith in Him to help you? Much guilt has been poured out on people because of misunderstanding about this. For just as with discouragement, doesn’t it take more faith in God – to run to Him – when you fear? I have written about this in more detail in Lessons I learned from the Lord .
Faith is proven in fear when you run to the Lord. When you expect Him to help you. For it is after you come to Him when you fear that he can soothe your fears and give you peace to know that He is working all things out for your good.
When the Lord says do not fear, I believe He says it because he knows that fear will come. He says it so that you will know that He is with you and you can come to Him.
When a child runs to his parent afraid, doesn’t that parent soothe and comfort the child? The parent doesn’t put guilt on them for fearing. As the child runs to his parent, the parent opens his arms to let the child know they will protect him from what they fear. The same with your Heavenly Father.
Fear is not faithlessness when you run to your Father. Fear is used by the enemy for his double punch weapon – first he puts in fear and then he makes you feel guilty for having it!
Fear is also a choice. You can be strong and choose not to fear, it’s true. This takes strong faith and not everyone is “there” yet. Some are “there” in some areas, and think that fear can’t come to them at all, but then when it does, they are thrown into guilt and condemnation.
Everyone has a fear factor in one way or another. It’s not the fear that is the indication of faith. It’s what you do with it when it comes.
Blessings, Evelyn
Hi Evelyn – it’s Dolly – really enjoyed this. I so much agree with what you said. I have to be honest with myself and God before I can be willing to have it removed. It’s all about surrender. Thanks for writing this!
Hi Dolly,
Thanks for commenting! Yes you are correct – all we have to do is go to Him for He loves us so very much!
Blessings, Evelyn
How many people can actually say they don’t worry or fear because of the trust they have of being protected. It is an amazing feeling.
Thank you Charles for your comments. I don’t think there are too many, but the harvest is certainly ready, especially with the situations in the world today! Thank God that He protects and cares for His children.
Blessings, Evelyn
“When a child runs to his parent afraid, doesn’t that parent soothe and comfort the child? The parent doesn’t put guilt on them for fearing. As the child runs to his parent, the parent opens his arms to let the child know they will protect him from what they fear. The same with your Heavenly Father.”
Evelyn, here is a real block. Many of us never had parents like this. We were left to fend for ourselves or even were told to ‘get over it’. This concept is so strange to us even as adults that TRUST is a challenge. And yes some Christian speakers even add a load of guilt and condemnation because “Perfect Love casts out fear” can pack a double whammy. Praise God that healing comes thru the sanctification process and it’s never too late to fall into the Father’s loving arms.
Dear Jutta,
Thank you for your wonderful insights. Yes it is hard for those who have not had loving parents in this area – but you are correct – thank God that it’s never too late to feel and know the Father’s love. How much more special to know this after a difficult childhood! I think that Jesus has a special place in His heart for these dear ones. And I think these dear ones have a very special place in their heart for Him as they discover His great love for them.
Blessings, Evelyn
Thank you Ev for writing this. I certainly needed it at this time in my life. It is a blessing.
Thank you Linda for commenting. I am so glad that it was a blessing to you.
Blessings, Evelyn
Hello, Ev. I’ve been thinking about this current blog’s central point about fear sending us running to our heavenly Father. It gives us a perfect stand against the guilt-tripping of the enemy of our faith. Case closed!
Thank you Joanne. Yes, sometimes what we think is the worst can be used by the Lord for the best in that we are trusting Him with all our infirmities and imperfections. Thank you Jesus! I am comforted by Psalm 139 as it tells us He knows everything about us – and still He loves us.
Blessings, Evelyn
How absolutely wonderful it is, that we Can run to Jesus, “The Comforter” with our fears!
I must admit that I for one take this for granted. But just your writing about it has caused me
to pause and really think about it. Sort of like “what a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer”.
To think that most of the world, does not, cannot or chooses not to do this is so utterly sad.
… All the more reason to pray and share His word with others … the praying comes easy… it’s the
sharing part… being bold and unafraid… this is where I need to trust Him!
Thank You Ev, for always sharing Him! Kath
Dear Kath,
Thank you for your insightful comment. Yes, sometimes it is easy to take for granted all that the Lord has done for us because we know His loving nature to and for us. It is “second nature” to us. How sad for those who do not know Him……they do not know what they are missing. Some never heard – some choose not to believe what they hear.
Blessings, Evelyn
Thank you Evelyn, this was a timely reminder, I just woke up thinking in all the problems I have to leave at the feet of Jesus every morning before I start my day, but some are challenging and by reading your blog I was encourage to know that fear and faith really goes together because the scriptures that came to my mind were “Fear not for I am with you”
” I will never leave you not forsake you” and certainly that reminding me of my Abba Father who loves me and care for every detail of my life, I will not be afraid of what man can do to me. He is there and I can run to Him.
Thank you Nancy for your comments. Yes, everyone fears – even David. But God! We can run to Him and trust Him to always be there for us – no matter what. We all need to be reminded that He loves us and cares about us – especially when we are going through trials. He always sees us through.
Blessings, Evelyn