Replete with a spiritual aura, following melodies released by the choir and hosting a congregation agog for the day’s service, the auditorium readily welcomed Wise Man John Chi who came in with a message of God entitled, Overcome Your Fears. Psyching up his listeners for the sermon, the wise man celebrated the joy of being at peace with God. In his words, the peace of conscience from God produces eternal joy.
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| Wisemen John Chi |
Daniel never feared the lions’ den because he had absolute confidence in God. Being thrown into a dry pit was not a good thing but Joseph never feared it because of his absolute trust in God. What is your lions’ den? What is your dry pit? He rhetorically assured his listeners of God’s omnipotence. Scaling up their faith further, the wise man enjoined them to never for a moment doubt that God’s ability cannot put them over. As his proof text, the wise man opened the Bible to Romans 8:15 and averred that God does not give a spirit of fear but that of sunshine.
He regretted that many people have surrendered to their fears while their spirits hunger for a miracle. To the people of the world, he continued, trouble is a poison but to God’s people it serves as a tonic to enhance our aspirations. Troubles and aspirations serve to move us closer to God. The way and manner you react to your situation matters. Prophet Elisha’s spiritual reaction to his situation is instructive to many Christians. His word to his servant is equally instructive.
His servant’s focus was more on the immediate surroundings than what God had to say about their situation. Elisha’s voice was not only of faith but also of finality. Do not fear the troubles of this world; instead, trust in the glory of God. There is a superior realm that controls both the visible and the invisible worlds.
This being the case, you will see appointment in disappointment. Fear and insecurity dominate a life without faith. Fear prevents one from making important decisions in life. We need to pray that God open our understanding like Elisha’s. In the midst of trouble, the Holy Spirit will lead you to victory.
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