2 Timothy 1:1-7 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, 4 greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, 5 when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Fear is not real until it’s acted upon. The genuine faith mentioned in verse 5 is given to us when we are born again. But we are responsible to keep that faith stirred up. We must work our faith. All fear is based on lies.
John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—
You’re never alone the Holy Ghost is with you always. Keep it stirred up and He will speak truth to you, from the inside out. Fear comes from the outside in. You should be more excited about the Holy Spirit and what He is doing in your life today, than when you first received Him. He should be more operative! The Holy Spirit is God, and He lives inside of you. And when you pray in tongues you are letting God pray for you. You’ve got to keep the fire stoked! God can help you if you keep logs on the fire!
1 Timothy 1:6-7 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
He’s not saying He will lay his hands on you and that will stir it up. He is saying YOU have to stir up the gift that was given to you when hands were laid on you. You have the faith of God in you! The Spirit that God has given you is not one of fear! Its power, love, and these things will produce a sound mind. Fear is a spirit that attacks your mind with thoughts! If they aren’t dealt with immediately, they will become empowered by emotions. It’s one thing to get free of fear. It’s another to stay free from it. You are living in a world where fear is being unleashed on a level we have never seen before. But we ALWAYS come out on top. Fear is not prayed out; it is cast out! Fear is a spirit! You have to know who you are! You have a part as does God. You are the agent of authority. God is the agent of power. Until you use your authority, God has nothing to put His power on. The body you live in gives you authority on this earth. That’s why Jesus had to come here and get one. You can say words that He gives you and He’ll put His power on them, and any situation can be changed. There’s no person, or situation that can’t be changed by Him. He has the power, but He has to have your authority. The devil has NO authority! You can control your thoughts and emotions! You have to love like God does and forgive like God does. When you have unforgiveness in your life, fear has a door to come in and torment you! Swallow your pride, humble yourself and ask for forgiveness. Fear should have no place in a Christians life no more than sin. The blood of Jesus set you free from sin and darkness. Fear is something you have to take seriously.
Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and He heard me,
And delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 145:8-9 The Lord is gracious and full of compassion,
Slow to anger and great in mercy.
9 The Lord is good to all,
And His tender mercies are over all His works.
God needs people that will take their place and rise above fear. So that they can help others get free. It’s not just about you, it’s about helping others! God yearns to help people! He is willing! HE is gracious! He is disposed to show favor! God wants you free!