Fear is a kind of Emotions which is induced by percieved threat.
We are not talking of fear(out of reference) for someone or even phobia. Phobia might not spring up out of awareness of danger, it is basically lack of confidence. Therefore, the kind of fear we are talking about is a strong and unpleasant Emotion that stems from threat or awareness of danger.
For instance, the case of viruses spreading across the globe is threatening danger that push into the heart of majority and breed fear.
Fear is reaction to the percieved feeling of danger. The awareness of the danger of the spreading viruses is a big threat to many.
This also involves a kind of irrational fear, fear of the unknown- being afraid of the unseen future.
The most dangerous kind of Emotions to one's health is fear, fear kills faster than any disease. A fearful or timorous man is a living dead.
The dangers of fear includes premature death and health deficiencies like, loss of appetite, headache.
How can we counter fear?
One thing, the surest about fear is that, the awareness or the unawareness of who you are brings fear when danger comes. If you are aware that, you have power/control over the danger, you will be confident to face it with faith and strength. On the other hand, when you have the power and you don't know you have it, you are more afraid when danger threatens. Because you are not different from who does not have power at all. In essence, finding your identity in Christ gives you control over the Emotion Fear. Romans 8:15 says For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." When you are aware, and know of a surety that you are a child of God, God of heaven is your Father, fear fades out.
As spiritual being, fear is more dangerous to your life, in that,it can hinder your relationship with God, if you allow it to capture you. That is, if you trend with fear and take away your affection from God your father, fear takes over and rule your life. The word of God says in the book of Proverbs 29vs 25 that, "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high." Meaning, relying on God with faith will safe man from fear.
However, fear can be overcome only by the spirit of God in us, the word of God and Faith in God.
Comments
Post a Comment