The Three Greatest Fears

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"O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?" The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.                                                                                                               1 Corinthians 15:57-58  

        The Rapture of all believers has been described in many passages of Scripture. Because of that blessed hope, we can say with the apostle Paul, who was killed for his faith, "O death, where is your sting?"

        The three greatest fears humans have are the fear of failure, the fear of abandonment, and the fear of death. Faith in Jesus Christ and belief in God's Word can give us courage to face all three of these fears.

        Death came into the world as a result of sin. Romans 6:23, we read that "the wages of sin is death." The law of God shows us how far short of God's standard we fall and reveals the "strength" of our sinfulness. 

        Think about this: Christ brought victory over sin and death by His resurrection. Now our own resurrection is certain, whether it be by death or by the Rapture. The certainty of our resurrection, as believers in Christ, will increase our courage to be steadfast and immovable, and to keep abounding in the good deeds that further His Kingdom here and now on earth. Through Christ we can be courageous and steadfast, knowing that our labor is not in vain. 

        Thus says the Lord: "Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the strong man boast of his strength, and let not the rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord, who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for in these I delight," declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 9:23-24) 

        Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Don not be wise in your own eyes, but fear the Lord and depart from evil. (Proverbs 3:5-7) 

Ask the spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of unconfessed sin.                                  Acknowledge these to the Lord and thank Him for His forgiveness. 

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