Date: Tuesday, 16th September, 2025
Text: 2 Timothy 1:7
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
If you ever encounter an angel in his glorious form, the very first words you would likely hear are, “Don’t be afraid.” Angels, clothed in dazzling glory and mighty power, can appear overwhelming to the human eye. Yet God’s message through them is consistent: fear is not from Him. Scripture reminds us, “For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7).
Fear can paralyze you, shake your confidence, and rob you of balance. Indeed, from a natural perspective, life presents many reasons to fear—uncertainties, daunting challenges, and situations that seem impossible to overcome. But appearances can be deceiving.
When you choose to trust God and take Him at His Word—recognizing that the spiritual realm is even more real than the physical—you will find fresh courage. In 2 Kings 6:8–17, the prophet Elisha and his servant were surrounded in Dothan by the Aramean king’s vast army of horses and chariots. Seeing the threat, the servant panicked and cried out in fear.
But Elisha responded calmly: “Don’t be afraid. Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” He prayed for the servant’s eyes to be opened—and God answered. Suddenly, the servant saw the hills ablaze with horses and chariots of fire: God’s mighty army encircling and protecting them.
This same God surrounds you today. If you belong to Him, you have no reason to fear. His promise is sure: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5), and “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). Stand firm in His love, power, and presence—and don’t be afraid.
Prayer Nuggets: Father, thank you for your ever-abiding presence in my life. I pray for fresh grace and inner strength to keep trusting in you. I cast out every spirit of fear in my life in Jesus name.
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