The Difference

FEAR . . .Hard to describe yet very real. It can happen in an instant or build up over days and weeks...even years. It can cause some to withdraw, some to run, and some to commit horrific acts. Then others can simply stand boldly and not only face FEAR head-on, but attack that FEAR and conquer it. What is the difference? Rather, WHO is the difference? Listen to this . . .

Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. But the boat was now in the middle of the sea,tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.(Matthew 14:22-31)

So we call ourselves "children of God" and "saved" . . . let's walk in FEAR no more! Now this should give courage . . .

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,(Isaiah 43:1-2)

Now can we see the difference?