KEY SCRIPTURE: Mat 25:25 KJV” And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.”

During the medieval times, a military General was served food by his house help. After eating his meal, the young man told the General that he had poisoned the food with a highly lethal substance. This man concluded that he would die in a few moments. He went into his bed and, after some moments, died in his sleep. There was no poison in the food at all, as the boy later revealed. He proved it by eating the leftover meal of his master. What robbed him of his precious life? Was it the boy, the poison in the meal, or his own fearful persuasions? Your answer is as good as mine. Fear is the worst emotional state to allow your mind to accept.

In our key scripture, the man who received one talent said he was afraid, so he could not invest or work with the talent he received. Mat 25:25 KJV “And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.” How many people are languishing in poverty because they were afraid to take a bold step into the unknown? Some men failed to marry certain ladies who would have been a great blessing to them, simply because they were afraid to propose. What would have happened to David if he had joined the multitude in being afraid of the tantrums of Goliath? He would have been robbed of a kingship opportunity that God had ordained for him.
A great number of the exodus Israelites were robbed of the promised land because of fear.Numbers 14:29
Fear has robbed quite a number of Christian church workers of boldly sharing the gospel with those they encounter. Some of these people who were deprived of the opportunity to hear the gospel died without making any decision for Jesus, just because the one who was to speak the gospel to them failed to do so because of fear.

Fear has inspired lots of wrong behaviours or actions that have led to very negative repercussions. The biblical solution is, Do not be afraid, only believe. Mar 5:36 KJV “As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he said unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.” Stop focusing on the issue at stake or on yourself. Just place yourself in God’s hands by trusting His word. At the time of David’s encounter with Goliath, the rest of the people looked at the magnitude of Goliath, comparing him to themselves, and even the fact that no living human had ever been able to defeat him. David rather focused on how great God was, and what He has said in His word. Isa 8:13 KJV” Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.” He had no grounds to be afraid. He could only see the demise of the giant, and he, being rewarded with marrying the King’s daughter, as well as his family enjoying many blessings. Dear one, be always motivated about the blessings of having things your way and then turn absolutely to the Lord, trusting Him completely. You would not be robbed.
Always remember that God is the one who seeks to reveal his glory and power to men, but requires a human vessel who would believe.

CONFESSION

My confidence in the Lord would surely pay off for me. Nothing can drive me from what is mine because I place my trust in the Lord. Thanks, Lord Jesus

FURTHER STUDIES

Deu 31:6 KJV “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”

Eze 2:6 KJV And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.