Fearlessly 开云体育 God

Luke 1:72-74 (NIV?)
“… to remember his holy covenant, the oath he swore to our father Abraham: to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear.”

This prophecy of Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79) was given by the Holy Spirit upon the birth of the priest’s son, who would grow up to be the man we know as John the Baptist. Zechariah and his wife were beyond their childbearing years. Yet, God had promised them a son, and now they and everyone who knew them had witnessed His power to do the seemingly impossible. In his outpouring of praise, Zechariah reminded his friends and neighbors of God’s covenant with Abraham and His promises to His people for power and deliverance. We need that reminder, too. We’ve become increasingly reluctant to talk about what Jesus has done for us for fear that we will offend someone or forfeit an opportunity because of our faith. I freely admit those things might happen. But I promise you that even if they do, God’s blessings upon us will be far greater than anything we may seem to have lost.

THINK ABOUT IT
Recalling God’s faithfulness and promises will help you serve Him without fear, freeing you to make a greater difference for His Kingdom than you ever imagined.

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, forgive me for when I have been fearfully silent regarding who You are and what You have done for me. I remember Your steadfast love, faithfulness, and mercies. Deliver me from immobilizing fear, and free me to serve You with my life and voice, honoring Jesus every place You take me. In His name, amen.