The Bible says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the beginning of knowledge. This has misled many people, because the truth is that fear is entirely evil and is indeed the only enemy we have. You can heal any condition if you can get rid of the fear attaching to it. Trouble or sickness is nothing but subconscious fear out-pictured in our surroundings. It is true at all times that “we have nothing to fear but fear.”
How then do we account for the texts quoted? The answer is that in the Bible the fear of God means reverence for God, not fear in the usual sense of the word. Reverence for God is the beginning of wisdom. Howe do we show reverence for God? By seeing God everywhere, refusing to recognize anything unlike Him, and by living the Christ life.
Confidence is worship. You worship whatever you trust. Are you trusting more in fear or in God? What are you worshipping? That is the test.
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace. (Job 22:21).
Overcoming fear is a true test of our faith. Whether facing lif e threatening illness, issues that are trying to tear our family apart, financial ruin or other personal tragedy, our faith is challenged by fear. If we are trusting in our own ability, intelligence or strength, fear will overcome us and rob us of our faith. When we trust in God and work according to that trust, our faith will vanquish our fear. The key is to remember that God sends all things to us for our best good, especially fear. For just as the tree grows stronger because it is blown by fierce winds, so our faith increases when we depend in it to overcome fear. Our reverence for and faith in God is the beginning of wisdom and the end of fear.
Facing fear with faith,
Z gardener
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