2 Tim 1:7 (NKJV): For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love
and of a sound mind.
Just a look at Peter and one could realize that he had great love for the things of God. He was willing to give his all to the Lord, yet he feared. At a point in time, he had to deny Jesus despite swearing to be with him till the very end. In Mathew 14 we are told of how Peter after being invited by Jesus to join him in walking on the lake, began to sink because he “feared”.
Yet, what a great transformation there was in the life of Peter when the Holy Spirit had come upon him! The Bible in Acts 4 talks about how the rulers, elders and teachers of the law were astonished by the courage of Peter and John. Commanding them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus, Peter and John boldly declared: “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God”. How bold Peter had become all by the power of the Holy Ghost!
Fear robs us of our faith in God. In whatever you do, once you encourage fear, it cripples you and reduces your ability to do it well. For instance, Peter’s fear caused him to sink. As a child of God, you have not received the spirit of fear. Arise boldly and shine forth; allow not the storms and deceptions of this life to rise above you, for your God is on your side.
