FEAR AND REVIVAL

On Wednesday Evenings I am leading a study called KNOW FEAR by Ed Young, Jr. This week we looked at the fear of failure. I believe that the fear of failure strongly affects Christians. I believe it especially can hinder those who have been saved a long time. Why? because we have suffered through failure, we have been hurt, we have been beat on by the world. When I was pastoring my first church, I was had no doubt that i would succeed. I am a bit more cautious now. That can be a good thing, but it can also morph into settling for mediocrity. Fear of failure is a real hindrance to revival. That leads many to say "We tried that and it did not work!" What we really mean is "We failed and don't want to fail again."

I want to see revival. I want to see my life touched by a fresh touch from God. I want to see the church I serve experience the wind of the Holy Spirit. Wind is unpredictable. Wind can be subtle or awesome. We can use the wind, but never control it. The Holy Spirit is described as "like a wind." I say - let it blow.

Is there a far that stops you from fully trusting God, walking with God, and seeing the greatness of His power? Allow Him to remove the fears, fill you up, lead you, and do wonderful, awesome things through you.