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any people wonder what God says about fear, and they should. Fear is one of Satan’s greatest weapons, and he knows how to use it well, but does this mean that we should start to run away from him… of course not! In fact, it's our duty to stop him, and I tell you why; because you have no other choice. Either you fight him, or he’ll destroy you and those you love dearly, so it's important that we understand what's written in the Bible.Let’s take a look at what God says about fear in the Bible
Satan is using fear to destroy the world today, but he’s also using it against the warriors of God, so he could take control of us in the battlefield. This is why we must pay attention and understand how he uses this weapon against us, so let’s talk about how fear can affect us, preventing us from fighting Satan effectively. The Bible contains the expression: "Do not fear" more than 360 times, and fear is an enemy that prevents us from living freely. There are two types of fear. The fear of God, which brings wisdom; and the spirit of fear, which brings destruction.
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7
There are things that the devil will try to steal from Christians, to keep them captive. Love, power, and self-control. Why love? Because when people are under a curse imposed by the spirit of fear, they can’t love because fear will always bring insecurity and mistrust, and therefore, the loss of power and self-control. Fear is an enemy that can destroy entire families, relationships, and even individuals because it prevents us from living according to God’s purpose. Fear also brings envy and destruction. When fear invades the life of a believer, it takes away the power of God, leading to a senseless life.
When you are under the influence of the spirit of fear, you can’t conquer what God has called you to conquer because fear prevents you from living in victory. This is why we have to be extremely careful with what we hear, knowing that the devil’s lies enter through our ears and into our hearts.
When you are under the influence of the spirit of fear, you can’t conquer what God has called you to conquer because fear prevents you from living in victory. This is why we have to be extremely careful with what we hear, knowing that the devil’s lies enter through our ears and into our hearts.
"And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel, but when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee"
Matthew 2: 21-22
Fear enters your life when you hear terrible news, or hear a negative conversation that somehow will affect your life. This is because our hearing is one of the channels directly to our souls, and the spirit of fear is nothing but a lie that the devil wants us to believe (When we hear it.)
Fear enters your life when you hear terrible news, or hear a negative conversation that somehow will affect your life. This is because our hearing is one of the channels directly to our souls, and the spirit of fear is nothing but a lie that the devil wants us to believe (When we hear it.)
“For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me”
Job 3:25
Fear is like a magnet that attracts all the bad things into your life, and it can keep you talking in a negative way, hindering your spiritual strength, so you can’t fight Satan effectively, but in order to confront fear, you must fully trust God.
"The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand."
Psalms 121: 5
It’s It’s important to understand that no one can get rid of fear, only God can; therefore, it’s through spiritual warfare and prayer that we will be set free from this curse. Let’s not forget that everything is under the dominion of God. He’s in control of all things, visible and invisible. Another important thing that you’ll need to understand is that, in order to be free from fear, you must first face it and rebuke it with the Word of God. Do you think that David was not afraid of the giant? Of course he was; however, he never called him, "Giant."
He called him "Uncircumcised!" Meaning that he had no covenant with God, so what can we be worried about? God has not called us to fear man, nor evil spirits. He has called us to fear only Him.
“I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass”
Isaiah 51: 12
Remember to always have the Word of God ready in your mouth to overcome fear and empower your life because it has the backing of God, and you can trust Him completely. The devil will try to steal your peace, so you would forget the power of the Lord, but through perseverance you will conquer. Fear is Satan’s greatest weapon, and he is using it against you, so you cannot fight him effectively. Today more than ever before, Satan is attacking the entire world with the spirit of fear, and this is bringing entire societies and nations to the edge of “spiritual destruction.”
How does Satan use fear and terror against humanity?
After the recent attacks in France, the spirit of fear has entered the minds of people throughout Europe, and many parts of the world. The uncertainty of not knowing where the next attack will be, captivates the minds of thousands of people living in countries affected by terrorism. When the attacks on 9/11 took place in New York City, I wasn’t a strong Christian, so I had a tremendous sense of fear in my heart. I was living in Freeport, NY, at the time. I was so close that I could even see the great clouds of dust from a distance; that’s how close I was from terror.
I couldn’t believe my eyes. I was there at the World Trade Center just a few months before 9/11, and the thought that it could’ve been me, haunted me for a few days. I’m sure that seeing those people jumping from the top floors to a certain death, is something that’s still so vivid in the minds of those who were there that day. It took years for New Yorkers to gain back their confidence, and although they’re tough people, I know that, deep inside, they felt a tremendous terror that haunted them for a long time. I’m sure that the French people are also feeling terrorized in their hearts, especially those who were present the day of the attack on Paris.
When we talk about terrorism, we can clearly see the hand of Satan behind it, as he is the master of inflicting fear into the hearts of people, but this isn’t something new. Satan used terror and fear right from the very beginning, and it was because of this fear that mankind fell into his trap, and now we are paying the consequences. There is something greater hiding behind fear, and you should be aware of it in order to have and effective fight against Satan and his demonic forces.
I couldn’t believe my eyes. I was there at the World Trade Center just a few months before 9/11, and the thought that it could’ve been me, haunted me for a few days. I’m sure that seeing those people jumping from the top floors to a certain death, is something that’s still so vivid in the minds of those who were there that day. It took years for New Yorkers to gain back their confidence, and although they’re tough people, I know that, deep inside, they felt a tremendous terror that haunted them for a long time. I’m sure that the French people are also feeling terrorized in their hearts, especially those who were present the day of the attack on Paris.
When we talk about terrorism, we can clearly see the hand of Satan behind it, as he is the master of inflicting fear into the hearts of people, but this isn’t something new. Satan used terror and fear right from the very beginning, and it was because of this fear that mankind fell into his trap, and now we are paying the consequences. There is something greater hiding behind fear, and you should be aware of it in order to have and effective fight against Satan and his demonic forces.
What does Bible say about the first time that fear entered mankind?
“And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked, and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons. And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, where art thou? And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, AND I WAS AFRAID because I was naked; and I hid myself.”
Genesis 3:7-10
“Adam was AFRAID?” This is the very first time that the spirit of fear was manifested in the heart of mankind, before that, fear didn’t even exist anywhere in God’s creation, but the big question is: What causes the spirit of fear to enter into the heart of mankind? Well, I’ll tell you a secret: There are two main factors needed in order for the spirit of fear to come to action and enter your heart. Let’s take a look at the first factor:
“And the serpent said unto the woman, ye shall not surely die: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.”
Genesis 3:4-5
The first factor needed in order for the spirit of fear to come into existence in men’s hearts is the deception of Satan. This is exactly what terrorists use to inflict fear into the hearts of those that they are trying to target. They understand that by deceiving the people, they will gain control of their minds and their actions. Now, let’s take a look at the second factor needed in order for the spirit of fear to become a reality in our hearts and minds.
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.”
Genesis 3:6
As we can see, the woman had to believe the deception of Satan in order to act, in other words, she received the deception in her heart, and she believed it. As a result, she DISOBEYED, so the second factor needed in order for the spirit of fear to enter our hearts is the DISOBEDIENCE. On that terrible day of September 11, I was not walking right with the Lord, and I was in disobedience, and therefore, I felt fear in my heart; a fear that was inflicted by terrorism.
When you walk in obedience, you’re walking in the truth, and the truth is the light that shines through the darkness of this world. Remember that the deception that Satan uses against us is the darkness, and fear is the result of that deception. You can read more about this in my free book: WHAT WE DON’T KNOW ABOUT THE WORD OF GOD. The people of this world are walking in disobedience, and therefore, they are terrorized by the fear that’s inflicted upon them, but if you’re walking in obedience, you have nothing to fear… Right? Let’s see what the Lord has to say about that:
When you walk in obedience, you’re walking in the truth, and the truth is the light that shines through the darkness of this world. Remember that the deception that Satan uses against us is the darkness, and fear is the result of that deception. You can read more about this in my free book: WHAT WE DON’T KNOW ABOUT THE WORD OF GOD. The people of this world are walking in disobedience, and therefore, they are terrorized by the fear that’s inflicted upon them, but if you’re walking in obedience, you have nothing to fear… Right? Let’s see what the Lord has to say about that:
“His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought TO STONE THEE; and goest thou thither again? Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? IF ANY MAN WALK IN THE DAY, he stumbleth not, BECAUSE HE SEETH THE LIGHT OF THIS WORLD. But if a man walks in the night, HE STUMBLETH, BECAUSE THERE IS NO LIGHT IN HIM.”
John 11:8-10
There was a clear threat against the life of Jesus, but he wasn’t deterred by it. He was walking in daylight, which means that he was walking in obedience, and therefore, he had nothing to fear. When exposed to the light of the truth, the spirit of fear doesn’t exist. If you walk in darkness, there’s no light in you, and the spirit of fear will predominate in your heart.
So now you know what God says about fear, and In this article, you read some of the main Bible verses about this topic. I’m sure that there are more, but reading them would not do us any good unless we do something about it, so if you're going to enter the fight against fear, you’ll need to get right with God and be obedient to his Word, or else you will stumble and fall. Before stepping into the battlefield, you’ll need to be walking in the light, and the spirit of fear will not enter your mind, but it's all up to you... What are you going to do about it?
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