YOU CAN HAVE FAITH OR FEAR, BUT YOU CAN'T HAVE BOTH

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) says, "Now faith is the confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see".

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) says, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for. The evidence of things not seen."

The Amplified says it best to me when it says, "Now faith is the assurance, (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things we hope for. Being the proof of the things we do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]."

The dictionary defines fear as "an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, painful or threatening."

Now, having totally defined fear and faith, what are you holding onto as a believer? Faith or Fear? Fear stands for False Evidence Appearing Real so why do we fear something that isn't real?

As followers of Christ we can't have faith AND fear at the same time. We have to choose which one we desire. Fear stops us from moving forward in the things we're supposed to be doing. Fear causes us to become stagnant and stuck in a situation we could easily get out of if we just decide to face the fear and do it anyway. You see when we believe in God's Word then we have to believe in ALL of God's Word. That means that the things God spoke over our lives is true and His Word will NEVER go away. So if we believe that then we are saying that we subscribe to the idea that NOTHING will stop us from getting to where we need to be. That is the mindset of a true believer. We are "more than conquerors". We have already overcome the world because of Jesus who resides with us. So as true believers we have a different walk, a different confidence that allows us to face and conquer ANYTHING that comes our way.

So stop saying what you CAN'T do. Stop making excuses for what you are AFRAID to do. Start saying what you CAN do. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Start saying you have no fear. "For God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind."

Start speaking what the Word of God says about you and the love of God in your heart will cast out all fear. You will be able to conquer EVERYTHING that comes your way. And you will begin to find the devil releasing some of the things he had bound you up in when you speak the name of Jesus in faith over EVERY circumstance; EVERY situation, EVERY challenge. It has come to destroy you but God will use it for your good!! Let go of fear and grab a hold of faith!!

Glory to God!!
Robert T Sells