fear

I have heard that fear is: false evidence appearing real.
and what about real evidence appearing false
I am finding that every where I turn I face lies and deception - and find that I have to fight more and more to stand on God's word and His promises.

I am blessed to be a part of a Beth Moore Bible study on the patriarchs of the Bible - and have been struck this week by some of her words. She points out how those who God uses greatly seem to greatly battle fear. God had to keep telling Abraham, Jacob, and Joshua (to name a few) "Do not be afraid!" - we need to fear God more that what God has called us to. God doesn't promise us that we won't be scared to do what He has asked - especially since He doesn't always tell us what exactly we are doing before we set out.. but He does promise to be with us and that we will get there. When we have a holy fear that drives us to the Living God - we won't have to fear anything else.
So draw near to Him - and He will draw near to you.
It is my prayer for you and for myself that our Heavenly Father will be your magnificent obsession... your life's delight... the thrill of your life. That you will hunger to know Him more - and that He will call you out of your usual routine - out of your comfort zone - to take you where He wants you to go.