Most of us, just like the Heroes Shakespeare used in his writings have character flaws. These stories can teach us important lessons. Just as in one of the Heroes of the Bible, Abraham, the Father of our Faith, who's flaw was Fear. In Genesis 12:11-20, He yielded to his Fear that a ruler would kill him and steal his wife; and again in Genesis 20:2-13. Fearing for his life, he deceived both Pharoah and King Abimelech.
Because of this Fear he put at risk, God's plan that thru he and Sarah a great nation would arise, Genesis 12:1-3:
Now the LORD had said to Abram:
" Get out of your country,
From your family
And from your father’s house,
To a land that I will show you.
I will make you a great nation;
I will bless you
And make your name Great;
And you shall be a Blessing.
I will Bless those who Bless you,
And I will curse him who curses you;
And in you All the families of the earth shall be Blessed.”
But before we judge Abraham, let's ask ourselves these questions.
For Fear of losing our job or business, do we compromise our Integrity? For Fear of appearing old-fashioned, do we set aside our values and morals? For fear of being ridiculed or misunderstood, do we neglect to share the Gospel and put someone's Eternity at risk?
The Only Thing that Will Conquer our Fears is Tenacious Faith in God's Presence, Protection, Power and Promises!
Do not let Fear put God's Wonderful Plans for You at Risk! Remember that He will never ask you to do anything that He will not bring to Completion, even if it requires His Miraculous Intervention as I can attest to!
Let Your Faith Overcome Your Fear and God will Turn Your Worry to Worship!
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