We cannot believe what others say about us over what God says about us. Too often, we allow what people think about us to determine our level of courage. When we fear what others say about us, we become trapped in a prison of self-consciousness.
In his work, The Life of Andrew Jackson, Marquis James tells of a Sunday morning in 1818 when Circuit Preacher Peter Cartwright delivered a sermon. The traveling preacher was warned that the up-and-coming President General Andrew Jackson would be in attendance and to keep his remarks inoffensive so as to not upset the General. After all, Andrew Jackson was well known for his fiery temper and deadly duels. However, during his message, Peter Cartwright came out and said, “I have been told that Andrew Jackson is here today and to hold back any offensive remarks. What I must say is that Andrew Jackson will go to hell if he does not repent of his sin.” It is said that after the sermon, the General approached Cartwright and said, “If I had a regiment of men like you, I could whip the world.”
Never let the fear of others keep you from stepping out in courageous faith. Envision having no fear of rejection. Imagine not being afraid of what others think or say about you. Picture all you could do for God if you were free from the worry of what might happen to your reputation. Remember this: what you fear about others will only limit the difference you can make in them. God is the one who validates and qualifies you; not others. He calls you, “Blessed.”
2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
You and I can trust God with everything. He will never leave us nor forsake us. He will never let us down and you can take that to the bank and cash it!
Don’t allow fear to steal your future. Don’t allow it to ambush your destiny. Remember: Where God guides, He always provides. If He called you to it, He will see you through it.
Where is fear keeping you from greater things? Identify it and start to raise your trust meter, and see what God does as a result!
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