DEVOTIONAL GUIDE: Faith in God breaks the bonds of fear

DEVOTIONAL GUIDE: Faith in God breaks the bonds of fear

Fear seems to be the most powerful motivator in life. Satan knows it, God knows it, politicians know it, pastors know it and anyone who wants to manipulate you knows fear is the most effective way to get you to do what they want you to do. There are healthy fears. Fear of jumping off a cliff or playing on the freeway seem like reasonable fears. The words fear and afraid show up 727 times in the Bible. When God or Jesus show up, they often say “f…