Fear

Dear Victorious,

Fear seems to be an inherent part of the human experience. What then does God expect us to do with that fear?

Tad R. - Moran, WY

Dear Tad,

You're right, it is part of the human experience. However, we are first spiritual beings who are having a human experience. God knew us before we were formed in our mother's womb. (Jeremiah 1:5) We are to rise above the human limitations of that human experience we are having. We are, after all, spiritual beings. We should not fear anything in the physical world!

The Bible is also replete with numerous passages that tell us not to fear. Fear itself is not Biblical for Christ-followers. In fact, His perfect love drives out all fear. (1 John 4:18) Now the fact that we are Christians does not mean that we have no fear. Rather it means that we are called to rise above that fear, overcome that fear.

I have a friend who says simply that Christians are called to "Do it afraid." When Christians have fear, they should give it to the Lord and move forward as if the fear weren't there. His perfect love will drive out the fear as we move forward, trusting in His provision.