Conquering the Spirit of Fear

Conquering the Spirit of Fear


What is fear?

1. An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
2. Being afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening.
3. Concern about what may happen: worrying

Greek definition: deilia – timidity (by implication faithless)

Passage of Teaching: 2 Chronicles 20:1 - 30
Please read in order to gain understanding on conquering the spirit of fear.

Main Idea of Teaching: 2 Chronicles 20:3
And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

How do I conquer fear?

1. Ask the Lord for help and seek Him (2 Chronicles 20:4)

2. Begin to remind the Lord of His word and the things that He has done in the past. Remember to put God in remembrance regarding His word. (2 Chronicles 20:6 - 7).

3. Hear what God is saying regarding the matter (2 Chronicles 20:14 - 15)

4. Follow instructions (2 Chronicles 20:16 - 17)

5. Worship and praise the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:18 - 19)


2 Chronicles 20:20:
…Believe in the Lord your God, so shall you be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper

Remember:

• Praise is a weapon of warfare (2 Chronicles 20:22)
• For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7)
• Also know that it is okay if you do not know what to do (2 Chronicles 20:12 states: … neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon you). Seek God in the matter and He will lead you in the right direction

Insight

1. What fears are you facing at this time?
2. What scripture do you believe will be able to help you overcome your fears?