09/04/2026
Trusting in Christ's presence and power overcomes fear.
let's look at some examples that validate this statement in the Bible:
1. David vs Goliath
let's look at a teenager shepherd who ran toward a 9-foot giant with just a sling.
The fear he faced: this same man he went after was the man army were terrified of for 40 days, while he (Goliath) was mocking God.
His trust:
"The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion... will deliver me from this Philistine. 1 Samuel 17:37, 45-47
2. Peter walking on water
Peter Stepped out of a boat onto a stormy sea because Jesus said "Come."
The fear he faced:
Wind, waves, sinking.
His trust:
Peter could only walked while his eyes were on Jesus. He sank when he looked at the storm. Matthew 14:28-31
3. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
these three boys Refused to bow to the king’s idol, knowing they’d be thrown into a furnace.
They faced the fear of Certain death by fire.
hear what they said, "Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us... but if not, we will not serve your gods." Daniel 3:16-18, 24-25 Jesus appeared with them in the fire.
The pattern noticed in their actions
Each one faced real fear, but shifted their focus from the threat to _Who was with them_. Christ’s presence wasn’t just a comfort — it was their power source.
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