How Do We Overcome Fear?
Fear came occasionally before the Coronavirus. It was more of a seasonal emotion: appearing in our lives periodically. With the advent of the global pandemic and news that seemingly changes by the minute, fear has become a more dominant presence in our world, and in us.
We are inundated with things to be afraid of: crime, death, and loss all top the list presently. As we attempt to be courageous we are often bombarded with the latest woe and recent development that we had previously never entertained before. New statistics, side effects, and data seem to pile on a daily dose of anxiety as we endeavor to be brave. So just how are we supposed to be fearless at a time like this? How are we supposed to resist the temptation to be overwhelmed by fear when there is an abundance of things to be afraid of?
When we look to the pages of Scripture, there are people who faced scary circumstances, and yet overcame their fear. What principles can we learn from their lives to guide us in our present season?
