Be not afraid
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.Romans 8:15
One of the greatest tools of the Devil is fear. The Devil uses fear often to attack Christians when they are amidst trials. The Scripture expound on this that fear always bring torment to one soul thereby one is vulnerable to dangers. One example of one who was tormented by fear in Matthew 14:28-31 was Peter; when Christ told him to come meet him he walked upon the water but when he noticed the great storm, he was tormented by fear and he lost his confidence in Christ and began to sink.1 John 4:18b “because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
One thing we should be aware of is we have received the Spirit of adoption being born of God in whom no fear ever existed in him so therefore we should be courageous and bold when we are faced by tribulations of this world. king David boosted of this spirit of adoption in; Psalms 23:4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Conclusion:
You should know your right as a child of God as one who has received the spirit of adoption and not the spirit of fear. Be courageous and bold to overcome all present challenges facing you.
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