No Doubt

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1:7‬

Casting out all fear and doubt

Satan uses tools of fear and doubt to keep us from doing extraordinary things. God gives us power, love and a sound mind to do things that glorify Him. But sometimes we limit God because of the fear and doubt we possess in our minds.

In Matthew 17:14-21 a man came to Jesus and begged for his son to be healed from demonic convulsions associated with epilepsy. Previously the man brought his son before the disciples but they couldn’t heal him. Immediately Jesus cast the demon out and the boy was healed. The disciples asked why they couldn’t cast it out and Jesus replied, “Because of your unbelief.” He said if they had mustard seed-sized faith they could move mountains and nothing would be impossible for them. The problem wasn’t with their faith. They had faith. The problem was with their unbelief or doubt. He gave them a solution: “this kind (of unbelief) does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”

The devil plants seeds of doubt into our minds subconsciously and sometimes we are not aware of it. We must protect our minds and be sure of what we are hearing and seeing is full of truth and not lies of Satan. Jesus said to fast and pray. Fasting and praying starves the flesh of self desires and feeds our souls with the Spirit of God.

Is there anything ungodly that you should eliminate by fasting and praying?

Prayer

Pray in the Name of Jesus to have all fear, unbelief and doubt removed from your mind and replaced with God’s power, love and truth.

Why Worry

February 2, 2018 Pastor Stephen Dedman Trust

Why Worry

And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?
‭‭Luke‬ ‭12:25‬

Anxious For Nothing

Did you know most of the things that you fear will happen never happens? Most of our fears come from a misunderstanding of God’s love and sovereignty. You must understand that you were created for God’s glory and for His purpose. If God takes care of His children then why do we worry?

Jesus provides a solution to not just treat anxiety but to eliminate it. In Luke 12:22 Jesus instructs his disciples not to worry about the physical side of life. Jesus says your life is more than about food or clothing. Because you exist to glorify Him, He will supply your every need. We are not to worry if we have enough now or if we will have enough in the future. Worry is a lack of trusting that God will provide. Worry is a sin! Remember that God provided in times of hunger. There are many examples including, Joseph saving his family, God providing daily Manna, Jesus feeding the 5,000 men and the list can go on and on. When you worry, Jesus asks, “Where is your faith?”

Jesus says in Matthew 6:33, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” The solution to a worry-free life is to live a life of worship and praise to God. Seek Him first, then all other things will be added. Paul says in Colossians 3:1, “seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Set your mind on Heavenly things.

What are you worried about today? Cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7)

Prayer

Pray, “Lord, set me free from worry, stress and fear because I completely trust You.”