Pilot Knob Lutheran Church Communique Fear October 15, 2025
There is a lot of fear in our world and our lives these days. The fear of the unknown, illness, natural disasters, violence, being make to look like a fool, dark spirits, failure, and the list goes on. Jesus repeatedly said to His people, ‘Do not fear,” “fear not,” and “do not be afraid.” How could he say that to those living in a violent world in both the Old Testament and the New?
2 Kings 6:15-17When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked. “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. (Daniel 10:10-21).
When the servant of Elisha’s eyes was opened by God he could see what Elisha saw and his courage in the face of danger. Those fighting for us far out number those opposing us.
1 John 4:4 ….the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. If God is for us who can stand against us? People may hate us and threaten us, but does it matter? As a follower of Jesus Christ they can’t do anything beyond God’s loving care and knowledge or remove our name from the book of life.
There are many doors that allow fear to enter our lives and right behind fear are dark spirits. The most common door and the widest is unforgiveness. Refusing to forgive and holding on to bitterness and resentment is being willing to accept from God but refusing to give the same gift to others. In the end fear and unforgiveness both represent lies, insult God, and should not control a growing child of God. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
Today, 4:30-5:30. Confirmation class
October 19, 9:00 Morning worship. Sermon: The Time Has Come
10:15 Sunday school for all ages.
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