There is no fear in love; but perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears punishment has not been perfected in love. (1 John 4:18)
Have you ever began to step out in faith and do something new or go some place that was foreign or make a new commitment, but the thought of actually going through with it caused you to be gripped with fear? There have been numerous occasions during my life that I can recall being scared out of my mind about taking a leap of faith. One of the biggest leaps of faith that any man or woman can take is marriage-it's a lifelong commitment and covenant with God. Another huge leap of faith is becoming a parent and having children. What about taking a role with a new company and moving to a new city where you don't know anyone or have any family nearby? I can say that Alicia and I basically decided that facing only one major lifestyle change was not enough, she became pregnant with Elliott only after a few months of marriage and I left the company I was working for in Atlanta to take a new career path in Knoxville, TN. There were many moments of doubt and unabashed fear during the first years of our marriage, but God was faithful and has been by our side every single step of the way.
If we trust God is He who He says He is, shouldn't we have nothing to fear? Sure, but that's easier said than done. Satan is the master of creating doubt in our minds so that you become fearful of trusting God and then paralyzed in our efforts to make progress or go through with something.
Our best defense is reading His Word. There is much power in reading God's story of love and faithfulness to His people. God's promises that He "will not fail you or forsake you" in Deuteronomy 31:6. So the next time Satan tries to discourage you or scare you to take a leap of faith, find your power in His Word. He is good to His people and will NEVER break His promise to deliver you....
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