Ahavat Yeshua
Jerusalem
Many congregation members and friends are asking how to deal with fear, anxiety and worry. While reflecting on the current situation in Israel; the challenges, the war and the uncertainty, my thoughts were directed toward the confidence and faith of King David. Even at a young age, God gave David courage, strength and faith to face great challenges. We can learn much from him.
David faced Goliath, a frightening figure everyone feared. Unlike others, David was not afraid because his confidence was in God. He said, “You come against me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel!” (I Samuel 17:45).
David wrote, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me,” showing us how to cling to God, even when the situation seems hopeless (Psalm 23:4).
Fear is a survival mechanism; but if it controls us, it becomes a negative force with heavy consequences. Unlike faith, hope, and trust; fear generates anxiety, worry, panic, stress, and insecurity. We must identify these and act according to God’s Word before they take over our thoughts. Faith, hope, and trust are the seeds that lead to victory. This should be our guiding principle in this period. No matter where we are in the world, we must cling to our God. In Him, we have the power to overcome.
There is always a struggle between fear and faith, with the underlying question, “In what or whom is our confidence?” As faith grows, we subdue fear and embrace true confidence.
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18). “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27).
Thank you for your support and commitment in prayer. Together we can navigate this season with strength and faith. With one heart and one spirit as one body around the globe, we can win on the spiritual front.
I pray that we will discover the power of faith in our lives, bringing the light of God to Israel and wherever we are. By the grace of the Lord, may we find courage and comfort in knowing that we are never alone. God is always with us, holding us in His arms and His eternal love.
