He's Greater than Fear
In recent years with all the ups and downs I've experienced with my cancer journey, and with Floyd's illness - there have been a number of times when I've faced fear. It often hit my heart unexpectedly - usually by something dramatic that happened or from bad news. There were times when it hit me so hard that it took my breath away. There were other times when I was shaking from the impact of fear hitting me. There was one time when something happened with our family that I was shaking for days - I couldn't stop. My whole body quivered. David in the Psalms mentioned "trembling coming upon him." (Psalm 55:5) Even though he was a mighty warrior, he faced fear.
Whatever the impact - I quickly learned that I had to face the fear and deal with it. I couldn't "live with it." It was destructive and debilitating. I would get alone with God - express my trust in Him and ask for His help. I would remind myself that whatever I was facing - God was greater than the situation. He was with me. He was carrying me. He was working on my behalf. He was protecting me. I spoke out these truths - and prayed them. I asked others to pray for me. And I didn't give up until I felt the Lord lift the fear from my heart.
God knows that we face fear at times. It's a normal human reaction. But I don't think He wants us to live with it. He waits to help us as we acknowledge our fear and express our trust in Him to help us. He meets us in the distress of fear, and reminds us of His help - and that He's greater than the fear.
I still face fear at times over certain things. I probably always will. But these last years have taught me how to deal with it.....and deal with it quickly before it takes root in my heart!
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8
"When I am afraid, I will trust in you." Psalm 56:3
"I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears." Psalm 34:4
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the seas, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging." Psalm 46:1-3
"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, 'Do not fear; I will help you.' " Isaiah 41:13
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
The Lord understands when we face fearful things. But He's right with us - closer then the air we breath!! He is faithful to help us.
Love,
Sally
About the Author: Sally McClung is a member of the All Nations International Leadership Team and is co-founder of All Nations. Her husband, Floyd McClung, was a world-renown missions leader. Floyd went to be with Jesus in 2021. He is the author of 16 books, including the best-selling books, “The Father Heart of God” and “Living on the Devil’s Doorstep.”
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