Sisters!
Have you ever tried to imagine what the devils tool box looks like? Now, I don’t know that he actually has one, but if he does, I can imagine that in it, you’ll find an assortment of tools. I know that one of the tools he uses on the children of God is fear. Hummmm. . . let me see, where would it be located in the toolbox? Oh yes, right next to disobedience.
The devil is a dirty fighter. He fights against the kingdom of God and the people of God, to hinder growth and stop blessings. When it comes to obeying God, don’t let him make you afraid. If you do, you’ll end up in disobedience.
Sometimes God puts a good thought, plan or deed in your spirit, and before you can follow through on it, thoughts of fear attack your mind. What will people think? What if it doesn’t work? What if someone gets angry? Will they talk about me? And so it goes on and on. You can’t allow the devil’s tool of fear to cause you to disobey God. Remember, The devil activates fear, but God activates faith! "God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" 2 Timothy 1:7
When God inspires you to do something good and you feel fear, please know that fear comes from the devil. OBEY GOD! If God has given you a testimony, TELL IT! It may be the key to someone’s deliverance. If God puts a good deed in your spirit, DO IT! You may be the supplier of someone’s need. If God has placed ministry in your heart, PERFORM IT! It will be a blessing to people. If God has given you talent, USE IT! If you don’t use it, you may lose it. (Read the parable about the talents. Matthew 25:14-30)
When it comes to making a decision, consult God first. He will guide you. "In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:6 He will guide you. After obeying God, you’ll feel peace within. When you feel that peace, don’t let anybody make you feel bad about your decision.
When it comes to obeying God, don’t be overtaken by fear. Be determined to stomp on the devil’s toolbox. Demolish that tool called fear and obey God. The devil and his tools, belong under your feet. By the power of God and the blood of Jesus YOU CAN OVERCOME FEAR!
