Deuteronomy 31:6-8; 2 Chronicles 20:14-15; Romans 8:14-18, 31-39
Introduction:
1. Having seen our victory over sin, the world, and death, we conclude this series of discussions with our ability to conquer our fears through faith in Jesus.
2. Courage is not the absence of fear; it is being faithful in spite of it.
3. The Lord has given us all we need to conquer our fears and serve Him faithfully.
Discussion:
I. The Persistent Battle Cry (Deuteronomy 31:7; Joshua 1:6-7)
A. The most often repeated concept in the Bible is some variation of “fear not” or “be courageous.”
B. This is evidence of the frightening reality serving the Lord often brings to His servants.
C. This call is repeated in the NT too (Matthew 10:26-39; Hebrews 13:6; 1 Peter 3:13-18; Revelation 2:8-11).
II. The Battle is the Lord’s (Deuteronomy 31:6-8; 2 Chronicles 20:15)
A. On his own, Joshua and his “army” were hopelessly outmatched (Numbers 13:25-14:4).
B. But the reality was, these battles were the Lord’s (Deuteronomy 31:6-8; Joshua 1:9; 1 Samuel 17:47; 2 Chronicles 20:15).
C. The same is true for us (Hebrews 13:5-6; 2 Peter 2:4-9).
III. Super-Conquerors (Romans 8:14-18, 31-39)
A. In what some call Paul’s crescendo of Romans, chapter 8, he echoes the sentiments above.
B. When Christ conquered sin, He enabled its former slaves to become God’s adoptive children (8:14-18).
C. Such prevents us from falling into fear again (8:15).
D. Through Christ, in the face of every danger, we are literally “super-conquerors” (8:37).
Conclusion:
1. What a blessing to know that no power in existence can pull us from His hands (Romans 8:31-39; John 10:27-28).
2. May we then live the victorious life, knowing eternity is secure for all the faithful.
Further Food for Thought
1. Do you ever struggle to meld the knowledge of this truth within your heart?
2. What steps can we take to better actuate this reality and live free from fear?