CD 1728 Fear Bows to Peace


Fear is of the devil, and fear brings torment ( see *1 John 4:18). One of the names of the devil is the Tormentor (see *Matthew 18:34)! Many people are bound by fear, and they are in great pain and discomfort! There is a lie to hold them back, but praise God, there's a truth that makes one free!


*John 20:19-20 KJVS - 19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.


Notice the disciples were bound by fear, but then the Lord Jesus came to where they were with a message just for thrm! He said Peace be unto you! His peace is a direct opposite of the fear they were feeling. It was a fear you could cut with a knife! But even though He had told them peace be unto them, they had to see Jesus' resurrected body for themselves to be able to receive His peace! Notice it's chapter 20 verse 20, so 20/20 vision of Jesus is what brings His peace and drives out the world's fear. Because it says when the disciples saw for themselves what He went through on the cross then they were glad! It's not knowing that yes there was a Jesus historically and there was a cross it's seeing that He went to that cross for you personally!


Let's dive deeper on Fear:


* 2 Timothy 1:7: "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

* This verse directly states that fear is not from God, contrasting it with the gifts He does give: power, love, and a disciplined mind.


* Psalm 56:3: "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee."


* A simple yet powerful declaration of faith in the face of fear.


* Isaiah 41:10: "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."


* God's promise to be present, to strengthen, help, and uphold His people, dispelling fear.


* Psalm 23:4: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."


* Even in the darkest moments, the presence of God provides comfort and removes fear. We mentioned this verse in the opening but let's study it now:


* 1 John 4:18: "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love."


* This is a foundational verse, indicating that genuine love for God, which is perfected in us, expels fear because fear itself is a torment.


* Proverbs 29:25: "The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe."


* Contrasts the danger of fearing people with the safety found in trusting God.


Now let's get back to the Peace of Jesus Christ and how fear must bow

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* John 14:27: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."


* Jesus directly gives His peace, a peace distinct from worldly peace, to calm troubled hearts and banish fear.


* John 16:33: "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."


* Jesus tells His disciples that they will experience t

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