Have you ever been full of faith on a mountain-top experience, yet quickly find your faith destroyed by fear? Elijah experienced this same thing when, after a great victory on Mount Carmel where God’s power was on full display, the devil came in the form of a woman’s threatening words to rob him of his faith.

It doesn’t take much to cause fear, even in the strongest Christians. Elijah had experienced many miracles, and yet his faith wavered. He raised a boy from the dead. He believed God for rain after a three-year drought. He watched God provide for him food and water for three years and even saw God bring fire from heaven. Yet, all was forgotten in a moment by the threats of an angry queen. The devil is good at what he does — harassing us with threatening words that cause fear. There is a reason the Bible says “do not fear” (in one form or another) 365 times. God knew that we would need a daily reminder.

If you find yourself in this same place today, being tossed to and fro by fear, stop and remember God’s past faithfulness in your life. Take a moment to consider where these feelings are coming from. Draw upon the power of God through prayer, and be reminded of His promises in the Word.

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18

”The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me; He is my helper.” Psalm 118:6-7

”I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4
Be encouraged today that if you are under attack, you must be doing something right! Hang in there! Submit to God. Resist the devil, and he WILL flee (James 4:7).

— Michelle Randall

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God bless you!