The Fear of Uncertainty

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

Isn't it interesting that when we give in to satan's temptations of fear we then turn over to him power, love and a sound mind. Satan uses 1 thing (fear) to steal 3 things (power, love, sound mind) from us!

As you know, we are all living in an age of uncertainty. That's obvious. The market going up and right back down; earthquakes everywhere; illness and disease; etc. The list goes on.

This Fear of the Uncertain has been breathing down my neck lately, more so than before.

Recently my wife and I were faced with a test of faith when she started showing some complications with her pregnancy; Baby #4 for us! All in all, the complications were scary and unnerving because we've experienced these things before and experienced miscarriage and heartache thereafter. You can imagine what the enemy was barking at us with! He is such a liar.

But then there is the Living God who conquers all fear! Experiencing the fear of uncertainty brings opportunity to trust in the Lord and grow in faith! This is so true and can be difficult to walk through but the rewards are great and bountiful!

We spent time in prayer, crying out before the Lord, venting fears and worries, casting our cares on Him and receiving prayers from many others!

Elizabeth is now 10 weeks along and today we received the report of the Lord at the doctor's office...the baby is healthy, has a strong heartbeat, is about 1 1/2 inches long, loosk great, and the complications she was experiencing are healing well!

My God, Jehovah, is faithful and He is not deaf! He is good!

So, let me encourage you. When you are facing the fears of uncertainties do not replace God with worry or anxiety. Cast the anxiety and worries on Him and use the fears you face as opportunities of grace, opportunities for deeper faith!