REACH Week Devotion 4 – Fear Not
Matthew 10:28-32 says “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”
There are many excuses for not serving, but one that’s tough to argue with is fear. Often times to help those most in need we are asked to enter the most dangerous situations. The result might be a simple, but hurtful, rejection from the very people you’re trying to help. It could also result in the loss of property, or even physical harm. In the direst of situations, helping others may require a sacrifice of everything.
Any one of these can be a reasonable justification for holding back when God calls us to meet a need. In times like these we each have a choice; to fear man or to trust God. Fear is an overwhelming emotion that can paralyze us from the inside out. This is why it’s important to remember that when we’re confronted with fear, we understand our value in God’s eyes. He knows every detail about us, including every situation we’re in.
Fear not. Serving has never been easy; it requires boldness. It requires an ability to understand our fears and to ignore them. It requires us to trust that God not only knows our names but understands every detail and is aware of every situation. Don’t choose to fear man. Serve in boldness by trusting God.
