Victory Over Fear

PS.27:1 & 14

Fear is a dark cloud that enshrouds and paralyzes us. Fear prevents us from trying something new or taking a risk. It imprisons us and sometimes causes us to let opportunities pass us by. At times, we have all been victims of our fears—fear of failure, sickness, loneliness, lack of finances, the unknown. David certainly had plenty of reasons to be afraid. His enemies, including King were constantly after him. He faced death on the battlefield. He knew the pain of rejection and loneliness. But David also knew that the remedy for fear was always with him. That remedy was God Himself. Psalms 27:1 (NKJV) The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 

In Ps. 91:15, God says, "I will be with them in trouble." When we are in trouble, God Himself is right there beside us. This is why David could be fearless.

As he says in Psalm 23:4 "Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid." Why? “You are close beside me." Your provisions they comfort me.” You o God are my light and the strength of my life. V:5 You give me victory over my enemies. Romans 8:31 (NKJV)  What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? In Psalm 27:1, David again writes, "Why should I be afraid?" David knew that the light of God's salvation would dispel the darkness of fear. God as his stronghold, his Light and his Salvation, would provide him with something to hold on to during difficult times. David could remain confident even when his enemies' armies marched against him, because God was his Strength, Rock and Protector.  David could live with such confidence because he had learned to wait patiently. He waited years for the fulfillment of God's promise that he would be king, while his enemies continued to attack him. It couldn't have been easy, but David never faltered in trusting God or believing that God was with him.

David found peace in his relationship with God, and so can we. According to the apostle John, “Perfect love expels all fear" (1 John 4:18); namely, God’s love in us that has been shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. According to the bible, there is only one legitimate fear, and that is the "fear of the LORD" —not a fear that makes us run away, but rather a reverence and awe that draws us closer to the One who made us and sustains us. When we fear God, we won’t fear everything else, were’ walking in light.

Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

 But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

2 Corinthians 7:1 (NKJV)  Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

When we properly fear the Lord, we will cleanse ourselves from all sin of flesh & spirit.

CONCLUSION: What fears are keeping you awake at night? What dark cloud is preventing you from seeing clearly and stepping out in faith? Like David, turn to God as your light and your stronghold. David admonishes us In verse:14 (NKJV) Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!

God help us to wait patiently and confidently before him.

 Let Christ’s perfect love cast out all your fears. You will see God's goodness.

If you do not know Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord, now is a perfect time to confess your sins against God and ask Jesus to forgive you. Then invite Him into your heart and life to take charge of you. You will be so thankful you did. Then you too will have victory over fear.