We gave such a lot happening today in this world that is frightening. It's no use trying to pretend that we are not at all concerned about what's happening: we would be fools not to be concerned about it.
I won't lie and pretend that I haven't been fearful, but I make myself remember God's promises to be with us no matter what, and I can bring the fear into the captivity of Christ.
We must cling to God and His promises if we are to have any peace about world events. We have to run to Him and not from Him.
Some people feel that if a Christian is afraid that they are not truly saved. That is a lie from Hell. It is just another way that the enemy gets to us when we are down. God does not turn away from us if we feel fear. He wants us to run to Him. He's a loving Father.
In running to Him, we will be comforted and have peace and that is something the evil one does not want. Those who judge the fearful Christian by saying they are not saved because of being afraid are doing the evil one's bidding: causing defeat, misery and false guilt.
The Word says that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd.
And our Good Shepherd laid down His life to save us. He's not going to turn us away because we are afraid.
To suggest that a moment of fearfulness means we are not saved is dangerous. It denies our humanity. It presumes to judge. It spreads falsehood. It negates the work of God. It upholds the work of Satan. It seeks to nullify the Blood of Christ.
I am sure that God would approve of my judgement of this false teaching by using one word to describe it: poppycock!
© Glenys Robyn Hicks
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 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. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalm 23
This made me smile! Almost laugh! You are so funny. And this so true.
ReplyDeleteThank you for always making my day with your words of wisdom!
~ Gwen
Hi Gwen... this kind of false teaching really ticks me off. At a time when we need that peace that passes all human understanding, teachings like this raise their head and undo those of us who struggle with fear... thanks for commenting today... be blessed!
Delete