Fear-what are you afraid of? #4

Have you ever been asked to lead something in service to Jesus? The fears set in if you are able to handle it or if you know your bible well enough or a million other excuses. What does God say about being a leader for Him and the fears we have? Well let's check it out:


Deuteronomy 31:8

8 And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”

This verse is coming from the point where Moses is handing leadership over to Joshua to lead them into the promise land. When God leads you into a leading position He will be with you. Remember another name for Jesus is Immanuel which means "God with us".

If you recall in the bible there was a man who tired to come up with some excuses not to lead. He used excuses like...I don't have good speech, and what Am I to say, and what if they don't listen to me!!! This man was Moses! God answered all his pitiful excuses and Moses had faith and went to the Pharaoh of Egypt! May we have the faith of Moses and go where God says Go!

Moses complaint of speech is much like us...I don't know what to say...here is God's response to that:

Matthew 10:19

19 When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour.

God will gives you the Words you need to speak in all situations, now let me caution you here. You have a responsibility to know your bible by learning in Bible study, meditation, and prayer. There is no substitute for that and you are commanded in scripture to know the Word. God will provide and has already by giving us His Holy Word so do not neglect your studies!

So when we are are set in positions to lead on behalf of God...do not fear! God is with us and will provide! So whats stopping you???? Lead for Jesus!

Tom