03/06/2026
Choosing faith over fear honors God and is a form of worship displaying complete trust in His ways, demonstrating we believe He is good in all His dealings with us.
Here are 5 reasons to choose faith over fear, shared from Serenity in suffering page.
First, choosing faith over fear exhibits our love for God as our Shepherd; “Fear not, little flock.” A shepherd protects and provides for his sheep. In John 10, Jesus tell us “He is the Good Shepherd” and “His sheep know Him and follow Him”. He cares for His sheep, just as we see also in Psalm 23:1. If God is our treasured Shepherd, He supplies every need and we shall lack nothing.
Second, choosing faith over fear demonstrates our love for God as our Father; “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” A father loves, protects, provides, and guides. Receiving the Spirit of adoption, we stand before God as His children. (Romans 8:15)He is our Good Father whose love casts out fear.
Third, choosing faith over fear proclaims we love God as King; “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” A king represents power, sovereignty and wealth. Only a true King bestows His kingdom upon His heirs. (Psalm 47:7)
Fourth, choosing faith over fear magnifies God’s generosity and goodness. Notice, He gives the kingdom. “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” The earth is His and the fullness thereof; He requires nothing from us. (Psalm 50:9-12) yet He is generous to us; providing for us out of the riches of His glory.
Fifth, choosing faith over fear confirms our trust in God’s delight in us as His children; “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” He both delights in us and delights doing for us. (Isaiah 62:3-5)
