What does it mean to fear reality? I don't think that it means that you are afraid to live anywhere but a dream world made up inside your head, though for some it may be that way. To me, it is more that you are afraid of your present situation, or some aspect of it. I know that, for me, there are areas where I am afraid. These include finances, job situations, family members, and ministry.
I know that God is going to carry me through the trials, no matter how bad they get. His word tells us: "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
Throughout His Word, we are clearly called to live a fearless life. I don't have a problem with the idea of fear, as we are also told to fear the Lord. But these are two different ideas of fear. To fear the Lord is to hold Him with the utmost regard, looking to Him as the mighty champion for our lives. To fear something earthly, such as poverty or death, is not the kind of fear we are told to have. This is earthly fear, and it has its roots in the devil's hands.
It is earthly fear that causes us to run away from God's calling. Whether we are comfortable or not, many times we are tempted to just stay where we are in our walk or non-walk with Christ because of fear. Fear of judgement, fear of failure, and even fear of success can all hold us back in our journey.
God has already laid it all out there for us, why should we do anything less for Him? It doesn't matter what we have or haven't done, said, or been, He is willing to accept us again with open arms.
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