Revelation 21:8 (KJV) But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
As humans it is natural for us to fear or become afraid of something. But the bible has always encouraged us not to be afraid of anything Isaiah 35:4.
A long time ago as a child the first time I came in contact with the above scripture – Revelation 21:8, I have always wondered why the fearful would be among those that would go to hell. Then at a time I began to ask the Holy Spirit why it should be so, letting Him know that I don’t see any crime in somebody being afraid of something.
Then the Holy Spirit ministered to me that if one is fearful the person’s actions will be controlled by fear. Out of fear the person would do things that contradict the word of God. Things he or she is not supposed to do because the person is afraid.
For instance in 1 Samuel 13:9-13 Saul out of fear made a sacrifice he was not supposed to make and lost the opportunity of his kingdom being established in Israel.
It is natural or normal for one to be afraid but it is not good for one to allow fear to get hold of him/her. The moment fear comes, quickly push it out by the word of God, by the blood of Jesus, by the name of Jesus. Don’t allow it to stay. If you are to give fear a chance it will control you and your actions. You will act in unbelievable and destroy what God has for you, miss the opportunities He is bringing your way, go to where you are not supposed to go, say things you’re not supposed to say and suffer what you are not supposed to suffer. Fear destroys, so avoid it.
Fear is the devil’s weapon against the believer, so cooperate with the Holy Spirit and ensure that you give no place to it. As you are not to give any place to the devil the same way give no place to fear.
Remember that fear is not of God. It comes from the devil. God did not give us the spirit of fear but the Spirit of power. That’s the Holy Spirit Act 1: 8, 2 Timothy 1:7.
2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Prayer 🙏 Dear Heavenly father thank you for Your Spirit of power which you have given me. Help me to always cooperate with Him so as not to be held down and be controlled by fear in Jesus name. Amen 🙏💖