Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional 2 July 2024, Tuesday Message
TOPIC: Choose Faith
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. – 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NIV)
We can conquer fear with faith. When our thoughts tell us “You can’t,” we should remember that God says “You can” and echo Paul’s declaration in Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (NKJV). Even when we feel fear, we can move forward in faith, knowing that Christ is in us and we are in Him.
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When Peter saw Jesus walking on water and wanted to do the same, he climbed out of the boat and began taking steps. As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus, he did indeed walk on water. But when he focused on the waves around him, he grew frightened and started to sink. Jesus reached out and saved him, but He also lovingly rebuked him for his great fear and his little faith (Matthew 14:25–31).
Peter could have chosen faith and continued walking on water, but he chose fear instead, and Jesus had to rescue him. The feeling of fear will never completely disappear from our lives, but whatever we need to do, we can “do it afraid” and be courageous as we keep our eyes on Jesus. Courage is not the absence of fear; it is confronting and mastering fear.
Sometimes we don’t see how we could possibly have faith, but these are the times we must refuse to follow fear, with God’s help.
God never stops loving us and doesn’t become angry with us because we choose fear, but it does make Him sad, because He wants us to live the best life we can live. Throughout His Word, He instructs us not to fear, and He will give us the grace and strength to do it.
PRAYER OF THE DAY: Thank You, God, for the gift of faith. When I am tempted to be afraid, help me choose faith instead.
Joyce Meyer is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers. She is a New York Times bestselling author, and her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences, and helps others understand how to apply biblical principles to their own lives. Christ, amen.
