The Voice of Fear

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 Kings  19:3 And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there.

The Bible says Jazebel  sent this message to Elijah: ' you killed my prophets, and now... I am going to kill you'... So Elijah fled for his life (1kings 19:1-3)

Often the voice of fear comes after you have had a Mountain-top experience, Elijah had just called down fire from heaven on Mount Carmel.

Then Jazebel spoke, she didn't use chariots and solders; she didn't need to, her words intimidated him, depressed him and drove him into hiding.

Look out, if you listen to the voice of fear you will be afraid of the next telephone call, the next medical prognosis or the next stock market report.

Who are you listening to? Who are you going to believe, God or men? Neither the wind nor the fire nor the earthquake could bring Elijah out of his cave, only the still. Small voice of God could (1Kings 19:11-13).

Our fears are often the result of two things, imagination and misunderstanding. Fear causes us to think the worst instead of believing God for the best.

Fear brings with it the thoughts of suicide or of punishment, when something goes wrong we wonder 'is God punishing me for something I have done? No, fear and faith are present with us everyday, the one you choose will rule your life.

So when you come up against a fear producing situation, do these three things: pray for God's wisdom and protection; He promises both.

Admit your inner struggle - you are not unique, we all battle fear,

Stand on His words, for He says, '.. I will never leave you not forsake you.'

Do not listen to the voice of fear... Listen to the voice of faith.

God bless you.