Overcoming Fear

God overcomes our fear

God is our Strength - Psalm 27:1-3

Psalm 27:1–3 NIV

The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.

Psalm 56:3–4 NIV

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

Romans 8:31 NIV

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

God is our comfort - Psalm 27:4

Psalm 27:4 NIV

One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.

Three Requests:

Dwell with God all my life

Gaze on God’s beauty

Seek Him

God comforts us when we are overwhelmed - Psalm 94:19

Psalm 94:19 NIV

When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.

God is our safety - Psalm 27:5

Psalm 27:5 NIV

For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.

Psalm 23:4 NIV

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

God is our future - Psalm 27:6

Psalm 27:6 NIV

Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.

Antidote for fear - 2 Timothy 1:7

2 Timothy 1:7 NIV

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

God gives us the power to face our fears - Psalm 27:1

Psalm 27:1 NIV

The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?

God loves us and will be with us - Deuteronomy 31:6

Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

God requires us to exercise disciplined thinking - 2 Corinthians 10:5

2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

Confidence in God’s Way - Psalm 27:11-14

Psalm 27:11–14 NIV

Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations. I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

Allow God to teach us - vs. 11

Allow God to protect us - vs. 12

Allow God’s goodness to give us confidence - vs. 13

Allow God to determine the timing. Wait for the Lord - vs. 14