Overcoming Fear with Faith: Ananias' Story & Biblical Lessons
Explore how Ananias overcame fear through faith in God's guidance, drawing insights from Acts 9:10-19. Discover the origins of fear, the importance of trust, and the five pillars of fearlessness for a life rooted in faith and courage.
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Fear Not September 14, 2014
Acts 9:10-19 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, "Ananias!" "Yes, Lord," he answered. 11 The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight." 13 "Lord," Ananias answered, "I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. 14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name."
Acts 9:10-19 15 But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. 16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name." 17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord-Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here-has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength.
Introduction What is an enemy of growth in our lives? FEAR Ananias struggles with God, reasoning with Him Fear comes in many forms Fear of unknown, Fear of failure, Fear of man Fear because of loss of reputation Fear because of what we ve heard Fear because I m not in control of the situation
Origin of Fear/Healthy Fear Fear is not from God God has not given us a spirit of fear 2 Tim 1:7 Healthy fear is reverence or respect for God Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom Prov 1:7 Don t fear what man can do to you Matt 10:28-31
Trust, The Opposite of Fear Trust/Faith in God is opposite of fear Fear creeps in because we don t trust God We look at situation from our own perspective Ask God for his perspective of the situation God reassures with Fear Not
Five Pillars of Fearlessness Key to overcoming fear is resting on promises of God 1. Do not fear for God is with you. (Over you) 2. Do not fear for God is your God. (By your side) 3. Do not fear for God will strengthen you. (Within you) 4. Do not fear for God will help you. (All around you) 5. Do not fear for God will uphold you. (Beneath you)
Conclusion God is greater than all our fears He is after getting us to trust Him Hold onto the five pillars of fearlessness He is Over you He is By Your Side He is Within You He is All Around You He is Beneath you
