[Discoveries] 06-02-08 Fear -- Mark 11:18

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*The chief priests and the teachers of the law ... began looking for a 
way to kill [Jesus], for they feared Him. -- Mark 11:18*/

The chief priests and teachers of the law were educated, sophisticated, 
religious, successful and influential people in the mainstream of their 
mixed up world. They were not psychotic or schizophrenic. But they were 
crazy nonetheless. They were out of touch with Reality.

If you've ever wondered why people do some of the wacky things they do 
or why men believe the outlandish things they believe, let me suggest 
that something like fear is probably to blame.

Fear is a funny thing. It takes root deep inside and it begins to warp 
our minds. It keeps us from getting a true read on God and His intentions.

Fear is a tool of deception in the hands of the enemy. This is why God 
is on a mission to deliver us from all our fears. Perfect love casts out 
fear.

Fear does not come with an uninstall option. Time doesn't remove fear. 
Logic doesn't remove fear. But when God (Perfect Love) comes in to 
occupy those places haunted by fear, this stubborn enemy within cannot 
survive.

Fear may have taken up residence in many rooms in our hearts. But God is 
tossing him out, one open door at a time.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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