Mensa Otabil - Defeating Fear by Trusting God
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Hello, I trust that you’ve had a good day and are facing the challenges of life with a lot of confidence. Remember, God has not given us a spirit of fear but of love, power, and a sound mind. One way to defeat fear is to trust God. And how do we trust Him? We trust His word. We don’t see Him, but we know what He’s saying. It’s like somebody standing behind you whom you don’t see but issues instructions to you: «Turn left, turn right.» You may not see the person, but if you obey the voice, you can walk in the instructions given to you. The voice of the Lord is like that; we don’t see Him, but we know His voice. His voice is given to us in His written word, the Bible.
Psalm 29:5-7 says, «The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; yes, the Lord splinters the cedars of Lebanon. He makes them skip like a calf, Lebanon and Syrian like a young wild ox. The voice of the Lord divides the flames of fire.» God’s word is so strong that it can put out fire, still storms, and provide guidance and direction. So, spend time in His word. In this season, as you’re battling all the things you’re hearing, wondering about your health, your loved ones, and what will happen to them, there’s so much information that can terrify you. There’s so much you hear that can make you despair.
So, go back to the voice of God. Go to the Bible, go to the word of God, read it. I encourage you to spend time in the Psalms and read those words of assurance from people who have walked where you are walking and faced what you are facing. The voice of the Lord will cause every fire to be quenched before you. The voice of the Lord will break the cedars. The cedars were very huge, powerful trees, and the psalmist says God’s voice can break them.
Isn’t it comforting to know that the voice of God can break big things out of our lives? The voice of God can quench fires. May the voice of the Lord quench the fire of every virus around you. Even if, by mistake, there has been an infection, may the voice of the Lord bring healing to you. I speak life to you; I speak health to you; I speak deliverance to you. You may be infected, but you will not die. I cover you with life; I cover you with the power of God. I speak goodness to you and declare it will be good for you. It will be well with you, and you will come out victorious. That devil is a liar; he is not going to win this one against you.
The voice of the Lord is your strength. Keep your mind and heart in His voice, and He will guide you to a smooth place. After all this is over, there will be much to celebrate and thank God for. There will be much to laugh over and celebrate, and you’ll be one of those smiling and celebrating and high-fiving your friends without any sanitizer. You will be able to rejoice in all that God has done for you. The future is going to be great; it’s going to be bright, and you will live to see it. I am Pastor Mensa Otabil. Shalom, peace, and life to you.