The Greatest Thief

For many years, I missed the enjoyment of swimming and aquatic activities, simply because I had heard numerous stories and seen movies of the underwater world that negatively influenced my mind. I became fearful of the undersea.
Moses too almost missed the joy of being a deliverer because he thought and believed that  he could not speak.¹

Sarah almost missed the joy of motherhood because she felt limited by her age.²

Joseph almost missed the privilege of being Jesus’ earthly father by thinking about the possibility of the shame and disgrace that he and Mary could face.³

Fear is a thief that threatens to hinder us from living the abundant life that our God has promised us in His Word.⁴

Father, help me never to let fear rob me of the hopes, the dreams, and the plans that you have for my life,

                       In Jesus name,

                           Amen!

 

1. EXODUS 4:10

2. GENESIS 18:12                                                       

3. MATTHEW 1:19-20

4. JOHN 10:10
Previously posted March 27, 2010