The chief priests and the teachers of the law … began looking for a way to kill [Jesus], for they feared Him. — Mark 11:18
The chief priests and teachers of the law were educated, sophisticated, religious, successful and influential people in the mainstream of their mixed up world. They were not psychotic or schizophrenic. But they were crazy nonetheless. They were out of touch with Reality.
If you’ve ever wondered why people do some of the wacky things they do or why men believe the outlandish things they believe, let me suggest that something like fear is probably to blame.
Fear is a funny thing. It takes root deep inside and it begins to warp our minds. It keeps us from getting a true read on God and His intentions.
Fear is a tool of deception in the hands of the enemy. This is why God is on a mission to deliver us from all our fears. Perfect love casts out fear.
Fear does not come with an uninstall option. Time doesn’t remove fear. Logic doesn’t remove fear. But when God (Perfect Love) comes in to occupy those places haunted by fear, this stubborn enemy within cannot survive.
Fear may have taken up residence in many rooms in our hearts. But God is tossing him out, one open door at a time.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.