Don't be afraid. You can do this.

Think.  Believe.  Act.  Trust.  Every Wednesday evening at Watterson Trail one of our Bible study session is entitled “Facing the Giants.” Last week we discussed how “FEAR” can be a giant that we all must face and conquer.  We discussed people from the Bible who were often afraid:  Adam and Eve, the animals after the flood, David, Joseph before Jesus was born, the one talent man, and others.  There is a pathway from fear to faith.  God provides the way.               
       1. Be proactive, not reactive
       2. Be prepared
       3. Trust
       4. Act

Think about the weapons that we can wield against fear:

KNOWLEDGE – Isn’t it a fact that every test is easy when you know the answers to the questions?  Knowledge is vital when we face our fears.

FRIENDSHIP – Solomon wrote that “Two are better than one” and then calls to our attention all the reasons why this is true (Ecclesiastes 4:9).  Friends who stand beside us and will fight with us, not against us in the battle bring strength and confidence.

FAITH – I can only face and conquer my fears when I really come to believe that I can.  And just how does one have faith (Romans 10:17). Someone said, “If you believe you can’t, you’re right.  And if you believe you can, you’re right.”

READINESS – We must be prepared to face and conquer our fears.  Get ready.  Every morning we get up and get ready for the day.  What do we do?  We put on our clothes.  Not just any clothes, but the clothes that we’ll need to accomplish our tasks.  In the case that is before us, we’ll need a belt (of truth), a breastplate (of righteousness), shoes (the preparation of the gospel of peace), a helmet (of salvation), and of course the weapons we’ll need to battle our fears and conquer them, a sword (of the spirit) and a shield (of faith), the word of God and faith in the Savior.  This clothing is found “in Christ” (Ephesians 6:10-18).

Don’t fear.  Look up.  Prepare.  Trust.  Act.