In this episode, we delve into the spine-tingling world of childhood fears, especially the fear of the dark. Join us as we explore the scriptural solution found in 2 Timothy 1:7 and uncover the powerful meaning behind each word in this verse. Discover how parents and children alike can use the Word of God as a weapon to conquer fear, whether it's facing nightmares, bullies, or the uncertainties of life. Get ready for a faith-filled journey that equips you to move forward with courage, even in the presence of fear.
You may not believe this but I was a scared kid. Like super freakishly afraid of the dark, the basement, and any other creepy things. I was such a skittish kid that even spooky music could set off my imagination and my feet running toward safety.
Halloween is this month and while I find it adorable to see all my young nieces and nephews in their cute and innocent costumes this holiday also celebrates by aggressive displays of dark, demonic, and frightening images. I mean have you seen some of the window displays right now…I get the heebie jeebies just walking past them.
For the sake of parents everywhere I wanted to address a common occurrence for kids…and let’s be honest sometimes adults as well. Having the courage to face our fear of the dark, the scary, and the things that terrorize us. The good news is as a Nerd of the Word and a follower of Jesus, we have the power to overcome the fear we face.
Focus Passage:
2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Main Takeaways:
- God doesn't want us to be afraid
- God imparts his love, power, and self-control as we submit our fears to him
- The word of God is the sword that helps slay our fears
- We can teach ourselves and our children to overcome fear of the dark, monsters, and more through the power of scripture
Prayer
Dear Jesus,
Thank you for the gift and power of your Word. Help us to equip ourselves with your truth and to use the word of God as a sword to slay our fears. Lord help us as parents to equip our children with powerful passages of scripture. When we face things that make us tremble in fear, remind us of your great power and love`. Jesus you died to conquer every creepy, scary, fear-inducing thing on earth including death. May we live a life that looks like we believe that truth through and through?
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Show Notes
https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g1167/kjv/tr/0-1/ (Deilia)
https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g4995/kjv/tr/0-1/ (sōphronismos)
https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g1411/kjv/tr/0-1/
(dynamis)
Essential Bible Companion Copyright © 2006 by John H. Walton, Mark L. Strauss, and Ted Cooper Jr.
