Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every
circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests),
with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. Philippians 4:6
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Around the
world today, many are terrified, not just about the future, but even about the
present. There’s fear and terror, but the word “terror” isn’t new. If you study
the Bible, you’d be amazed at how many times it talks about terror.
Nevertheless, Jesus assured us of victory over all crises.
He said in John
16:33, “…In the world ye shall have
tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” There’s
no need for you to have anxiety or panic abouts over anything; you’ve already
overcome Satan, the world and every crisis: “Ye are of God, little children,
and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is
in the world” (1 John 4:4).
Therefore, stop
the fear. Stop the anxiety. Anxiety refers to worry; it’s a state of
nervousness. But our theme verse says, “Do not fret or have any anxiety about
anything….” If you say, “But I can’t help being worried,” then you’re accusing
God of lying to you. You’re accusing Him of asking you to do something you
couldn’t do.
The fact that
He says, “Don’t be anxious,” means you can live without anxiety. Your response,
therefore, should be, “Blessed be God! I live in the peace and provisions of
Christ; I do not fret! He has perfected all that concerns me. Hallelujah!”
That’s how you respond to God.
Refuse to have
anxiety about your son, your daughter, your husband, your wife, your brother,
your sister, your house rent, your health, your job, business, education, or
about anything! When you do, the Bible says the peace of God that’s beyond
human comprehension will garrison your heart and mind in Christ Jesus
(Philippians 4:7). Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear Father,
thank you for your Word that stirs faith in my heart and dispels fear and
anxiety. I reject every thought of fear, for I’m shielded from the pain and
darkness in the world. Greater is He that’s in me than he that’s in the world.
I’m full of might by the Spirit of the Lord, for the peace of God which passes
all understanding mantles my heart and mind, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Deuteronomy 31:6; 2
Timothy 1:7; Matthew 6:25-26 AMPC
1-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Acts 21:37-22:1-21 & Job 32-35
2-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Galatians 3:23-29 & Isaiah 33
The Rhapsody of
realities is a daily devotional by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy International designed to enhance your
spiritual growth and development and help you experience a constant refreshing
through Gods word by means of study, meditation and confession.
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