Text: 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7
INTRODUCTION
Fear is one of the greatest weapons the enemy uses to weaken the faith of believers. Fear can make a person doubt God, abandon good opportunities, become anxious about tomorrow, and focus more on problems than on God’s promises.
But the Word of God makes it clear: fear is not from God. God has given us power, love, and a sound mind.
Therefore, as children of God, we must deliberately reject every spirit of fear and choose to walk by faith.
- DO NOT BE ANXIOUS
Philippians 4:6
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Anxiety occurs when we allow our minds to become overwhelmed by things we cannot control.
God’s solution is not worry but prayer.
Instead of asking:
“What if something goes wrong?”
“What if I fail?”
“What will happen tomorrow?”
Take the matter to God in prayer.
Antidote to anxiety: Prayer + Supplication + Thanksgiving.
When you pray, you transfer your burden from your heart into God’s hands.
1 Peter 5:7 says:
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
- PUT YOUR TRUST IN THE LORD
Proverbs 3:5–6
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Fear grows when we believe that everything depends on us. Faith grows when we recognize that God is in control.
Trusting God means:
Trusting Him when you cannot see the way.
Trusting Him when the answer is delayed.
Trusting Him when circumstances appear impossible.
Trusting His promises above your fears.
Psalm 56:3 says:
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Notice that David did not say, “I will never feel afraid.” Rather, when fear comes, he chooses to trust God.
- REMEMBER GOD’S PROMISES
Fear becomes powerful when we listen more to our circumstances than to God’s Word.
When fear says, “You cannot make it,” God’s Word says, “I can do all things through Christ.” — Philippians 4:13.
When fear says, “You are alone,” God’s Word says, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” — Hebrews 13:5.
When fear says, “Something bad will happen,” remember that God is your refuge and strength — Psalm 46:1. - WALK IN THE POWER GOD HAS GIVEN YOU
2 Timothy 1:7 does not only tell us what God has not given us; it tells us what He has given us:
POWER — to face challenges.
LOVE — to overcome hatred, bitterness and insecurity.
A SOUND MIND — to think correctly and make wise decisions.
Therefore, fear must not control our decisions, relationships, ministry or future. - REPLACE FEAR WITH FAITH
Fear says: “What if I fail?”
Faith says: “God will help me.”
Fear says: “I cannot.”
Faith says: “I can through Christ.”
Fear says: “There is no way.”
Faith says: “God will make a way.”
Fear looks at the size of the problem; faith looks at the greatness of God. CONCLUSION
Beloved, fear may knock at your door, but you do not have to open it.
Do not allow fear to determine your future. Do not allow anxiety to steal your peace. Do not allow the enemy to make you doubt God’s faithfulness.
Reject fear. Pray instead.
Reject anxiety. Trust God instead.
Reject doubt. Hold on to God’s Word.
Reject defeat. Walk in God’s power. SAY NO TO THE SPIRIT OF FEAR TODAY! DECLARATION
I refuse to live under the influence of fear.
I will not be anxious about tomorrow.
I put my trust in the Lord.
God has given me power, love and a sound mind.
Fear will not control my decisions.
Fear will not destroy my faith.
I am victorious through Christ.
In Jesus’ name, Amen!








