SA01 - Conquer Fear by Trusting in Jehovah
Introduction: This article discusses the theme of overcoming fear by placing trust in God, as highlighted by the year text for 2024 from Psalm 56:3. This article emphasizes the common experience of fear and the various sources of fear individuals face in their lives, such as war, crime, disease, and opposition to their faith.
Focus Of The article: Drawing insights from the life of David, we looked into several occasions when he strengthens his trust in God and in turn conquered his fears. Drawing parallels from the life of David as depicted in the Bible, the article provides practical insights on how to strengthen trust in God and conquer fears.
David Used as An Example: Despite facing fears, David trusted in Jehovah and devised strategies to overcome extremely difficult challenges. David's experiences with fear, particularly when he fled to the Philistine city of Gath to escape King Saul, are examined.
Strategies to Conquer Fear: Reflect on God's achievements and his promises. Seek inspiration from biblical examples and modern-day experiences. Despite his fears, David trusted in Jehovah and devised strategies to overcome his challenges. This article suggests that individuals can similarly conquer fear by focusing on what God has already done, what He is currently doing, and what He will yet do for us.
Illustrative Examples from Vanessa and Aida: Vanessa from Haiti found courage through the story of Daniel in the lions' den and Aida from Senegal overcame financial struggles. Examples from the lives of these sisters illustrate how trust in Jehovah helped them overcome frightening situations. Vanessa using Daniel’s story as inspiration, while Aida found reassurance through prayer and support from the congregation during financial struggles.
Encouragement to Reflect: The article encourages readers to reflect on Jehovah's past acts, His current support, and His promises for the future, as a means to strengthen their trust and alleviate fear.
Conclusion: Trusting in God enables us as believers to face challenges with courage and confidence. The examples of David were used as a demonstration. We conclude with the reminder that trusting in God enables us to face trials with confidence and not shrinking back in fear, which is clearly demonstrated by David's example and expressed in the psalm.
Thank you for reading,
-Soli Jehova Gloria (1 Corinthians 10:31)
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Wasn’t this an excellent watchtower. We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.