The Bogeyman
For we walk by faith, not by sight: II Corinthians 5:7
• Monsters. . .
• Beasts. . .
• Gremlins. . .
I can remember being
afraid of the dark when I was a little girl. In my overactive imagination, I
would see all kinds of horrible images lurking around corners, and under the
bed when all the lights were out. Just when I couldn’t take it anymore, I would
scream for my father. When he came, all my fears left—IMMEDIATELY. He didn’t
have to say a word; just being there was enough.
Now that I’m all grown–up, the bogeyman has taken on a
whole different manner. He exchanged his bogeyman mask for adult sized tribulations.
He still scares me, which doesn’t make much sense since he’s already defeated.
(John 16:11 AMP) The only difference now is when I yell,
my heavenly Father comes.
Fear not; I will help you!
Our heavenly Father will chase away our fears. Nothing by
any means can harm us. If God is for us, who can be against us? He has assigned
angels to come to our defense in all our ways of obedience. When we exert our faith,
we receive God’s peace.
However, when the devil’s lies sound like truth our peace will
be challenged. So, how can we tell when it’s just the bogeyman trying to scare
us? We know God has not given us a spirit of fear. (II Timothy 1:7) Therefore, the minute our thoughts turn into any
form of fear, stop and yell: JESUS!
We’re under no obligation to think every
thought—through!
We
have to use the authority that was given to us. God has equipped us to combat
this notorious monster when He gave us a measure of faith. We are not to attack the enemy with our power, but with the
insurmountable power of God.
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; yes, you
lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden terror and
panic, nor of the stormy blast or the storm and ruin of the wicked when it
comes [for you will be guiltless]. For the Lord shall be your confidence, firm and strong, and shall keep your foot
from being caught [in a trap or some hidden danger].
Proverbs 3:24-26 AMP
If my earthly father could chase away the bogeyman,
look how much more my heavenly Father can do.
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