The Weight Training of Fear

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Weight training makes you stronger by using resistance. We have to exercise our faith in the same way. Our faith is linked to courage and fearlessness, and we grow strong through resistance. You might be filled with fear and anxiety- so were a lot of people who were called by God to do great things. They stepped out and became courageous. Do you want to become courageous? Exercise with resistance. Deal with situations that would make you afraid by seeing it as weight training. When you're in fear of sharing with that person, or standing for your faith, just do it. Think of the joy that comes when you overcome that fear. When you have a chance to avoid that fearful situation as you would normally, instead go straight up, head on. Step out, and soon enough, you'll become courageous. Moses, Gideon, Jeremiah, and Peter were afraid, but they all stepped out. They became the courageous people of God that He called them to be. Are you afraid? You're in good company. Step out now and who knows what a courageous person of God you will become.

From Message #214 - Overcoming Fear