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Matthew 14:26-30 – 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” 27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” 28 Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” 29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. (New Living Translation)

Isaiah 43:1-4 – 1 . . . “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. 2 When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end – 3 Because I am God, your personal God, The Holy of Israel, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you: . . . 4 That’s how much you mean to me! That’s how much I love you! . . . (The Message)

What Is the Cost of Living in Fear?

• Loss of ____________ – __________________

When you’re in a situation that creates fear, but you face it head-on, you will feel a rush of satisfaction in knowing you displayed courage.

• Loss of __________________

If you stay where you’re at until all the risks are removed – you’ll stagnate.

• Loss of ____________

Have you ever met a deeply joyful, chronically worried person?

• Loss of authentic _____________________

We hide behind smiles we don’t really feel, words we really don’t believe, the things we truly feel and believe but refuse to say.

• Loss of _____________________ to God

There’s no place where we can go, no activity we can engage in, where God is not watching us, but fear tries to convince us it is not so.