Fearless

“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, KJV

We recently had the privilege of watching our grandson for almost two weeks. I thought we were simply there to care for him and teach him, but God reminded me that He uses every person and every situation to teach us as well.

Our grandson, at just 18 months old, was full of energy and absolutely fearless. No matter what was in front of him, he was ready to launch into it without hesitation. Fear and danger were words he didn’t yet understand, so he pursued every thought and curiosity with boldness.

As I reflected on this, God began to show me that if we approached the assignments He gives us with that same fearless trust, we could walk fully in all that He has called us to do. Unfortunately, we have learned the word fear. But God says:

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
—Isaiah 41:10

We have a confident promise from God that He is with us and will protect us. Still, because we have learned fear, we must continually remind ourselves not to give in to it.

I remember one moment at the park when our grandson hesitated at the jungle gym. He looked back to see if I was watching. I encouraged him, “Go ahead, it’s okay.” With that reassurance, he went forward without hesitation. In the same way, we have YHWH—the Creator of the world, the God of all gods, the King of all kings—watching over us. When He tells us to move forward, we can go fearlessly!

Now that I am in my sixties, ideas and opportunities often come to my mind, and sometimes I catch myself thinking, If only I were younger, I could do that. But those thoughts are rooted in fear. God reminds me that He gave me a fearless spirit, and He calls me to move in that spirit no matter my age. Every time fear arises in our hearts, we can be certain it is from the enemy.

Scripture tells us again:
“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, KJV

The true definition of fearlessness is power, love, and a sound mind.

• Power: strength, ability, inherent power.

• Love: affection, goodwill, benevolence, brotherly love.

• Sound mind: clarity, self-control, moderation, and balance.

God has placed in each of us the power to overcome whatever we face, the ability to walk in love regardless of obstacles, and the clarity of mind to handle every circumstance. To operate in this authority, we must seek Him daily. Scripture says to ask God for our daily bread, and that daily bread equips us with the tools and direction we need to face each day with power, love, and clarity through Yeshua.

We are made in the image of God. Therefore, fear—timidity, cowardice, intimidation—was never meant to be part of our lives. In fact, “Do not fear” appears over 100 times in the Bible. Fear is a tactic Satan uses to distract us from who we are and to keep us from stepping into the opportunities God places in our hearts.

We are fearless. So when the spirit of fear tries to stop us, let us do what my grandson did at the jungle gym: check in with Jesus, and when He says “Go,” move forward with all our might! Hallelujah!

Key Takeaways

• You are fearless—live like it.

• Fear is a spirit from Satan meant to shift your trust away from God.

• You already have what it takes—the power, the love, and the sound mind—to do everything God has placed inside of you. Move forward!

Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11

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