John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
Last week, I was driving to work with my mind swirling—consumed by worry and fear over things I couldn’t control. I was distracted, exhausted, and overwhelmed.
Then I ran a red light.
I didn’t even realize it until someone laid on their horn. That moment shook me. I was thankful, scared, and embarrassed all at once. I pulled into a parking lot and just sat there. I hadn’t slept much in days. My stomach was in knots. My thoughts had been racing nonstop.
So I prayed. Out loud. Honest. I laid it all before the Lord.
It was time to leave my worries where they belonged—with Jesus.
This life brings problems, pain, and fear. It’s overwhelming at times. But we were never meant to carry it all on our shoulders. Scripture reminds us:
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care (anxiety) upon him; for he careth for you.”
Give it to Jesus.
We humans are easily distracted—by doom scrolling, binge watching, or simply worrying. When we take our eyes off Jesus, stop praying, and try to handle things on our own, we’re in trouble.
I let my worries distract me to the point where I could’ve been hurt—or hurt someone else. Spiritually, it’s the same. When fear and distraction take over, we endanger ourselves and others.
Later, while sharing with a friend, she pointed out something I’d never noticed before in Revelation 21:8:
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
I’d read that verse many times—but always glossed over the first part: “But the fearful…”
That conversation made me realize something: when I allow fear to control and consume me, I’m separating myself from God.
Let’s be clear—fear itself isn’t sinful. It’s a natural response. But this verse speaks to those who, through fear, display spiritual cowardice. They run when tested. They surrender to the enemy. Though they claim Christ, they turn away when it’s time to stand.
As followers of Christ, we are called to stand. To face trials. To remain firm in Him.
It’s time to toughen up. For a long time, it’s been easy to be a Christian. But that time is changing. The world is shifting. The spirit is stirring. And we must be ready.
When opposition comes, will we run? Will we let fear consume us?
I hope not.
Being a follower of Christ is not a passive role. It’s active. It’s bold.
In the past month, we’ve seen a clear divide—a separating of sheep and goats. There’s a spiritual battle happening within each of us. So I encourage you to look inward:
Are you prepared for what’s coming?
Are you ready to stand without fear, trusting in Jesus?
Get in your Bibles.
Get on your knees.
Get out of your fear—and onto the battleground.
—Typist for Jesus
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