Love Conquers Fear
January 23
God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. - 2 Timothy 1:7
Power, love, and a sound mind will conquer fear every time, especially when we recognize that the power and the love have their source in the God who resurrected Jesus from the dead and destroyed death forever.
Pau reminds us in 2 Timothy 1 that we can conquer fear and timidity by keeping our focus on the power and love that Jesus Christ has for us. It takes self-discipline to conquer fear, but when we step out boldly to serve Him, disciplining ourselves to thing "sound" or wholesome thoughts, we are no longer driven by fear.
As you answer God's call to serve Him faithfully, discipline your thoughts to remember His strength and His love for you. Focus on the power there is in trusting every part of your life to Him. Then you can say with David, "Though war break out against me, even then I will be confident" (Psalm 27:3, NIV)
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Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt. - William Shakespeare
