Fear and Faith Are the Currency by Which We TransactBusiness in the Spiritual Realm
In the natural world there are many types of currencies, dollars, euros, yens, silver, gold and many more in which various countries uses to purchase goods and services. In the spiritual realm there are two types of currencies, fear and faith. When people operate in fear, that currency will be used to attract to them anxiety, apprehension, mistrust or worry. When we operate in the currency of faith we can surround ourselves with things such as peace, love, harmony and good will from the spirit realm into the natural.
Faith and fear are like powerful magnets that can attract the love and the power of God or fear and the destruction of Satan. Faith is grounded in the love God has toward us, that helps us accomplish our desires, hopes and His purpose in our lives. Fear is the tool Satan uses to incapacitate us so that he may come to kill, steal and destroy all that God has purposed for us, which is showing the love of God and living in our Divine purpose.
John 10:10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. NKJ
To be afraid or fearful is to be frightened or in dread of some terrible act or thing. It is that negative energy that draws to itself the darkness of this fallen world and is what Satan loves to thrive and feed on.
The word afraid is first mentioned in Genesis chapter three after Adam had rebelled and disobeyed God he then began to operate in fearfulness. The first thing fear did to Adam was to make him, self-conscious, self-focus and self-centered concerned only about himself to the point that he was blaming his wife. The one he once valued and highly esteemed, she became the culprit who made him eat and sin.
Genesis 3:9-12 Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” So he said, “I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.”And He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?” Then the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate.”
Faith is a way of thinking, it is a viewpoint which determines our outlook, belief and commitment to the love God has for us. Faith is a stance that is unwavering in belief on the principles, precepts and truth of God’s infallible word and His love. Faith is an attitude with dedication that we are here for God’s glory and purpose. We are to show God’s love to a lost world so those who do not know Him may come to know Him and the power of His love through us. Faith is a perspective, where we look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. It is Christ’s love in us that causes us to see and do things differently.
Hebrew 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. NKJ
We often hear people speak of negative energy and staying away from negative people while trying to stay positive. This is just the world’s way of saying what is happening in the spirit realm. The world understand negative people and negative energy can cause fear and dread in our lives. While being around people with a positive faith energy and a godly perspective will help build up and encourage us.
To say we have faith in God and live in fear are two polar opposites. These two things cannot coexist in one place, because light and darkness cannot occupy the same space at the same time. If light is present darkness must flee and when darkness is present it is because there is an absence of light. We are told how to keep the light of God in in our lives, we are to think on the things that are pure, just and of good report and not things that cause confusion, hatred and fear. Each of us will choose what we allow to stay in our minds and what we fix our mind and thoughts on. We are told to let the mind of Christ be in us and to let our hope be rooted in the perfect love that God has for us.
Philippians 2:5-6 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. NKJ
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things. NKJ
We are constantly transacting business in the spiritual realm whether we are consciously aware or not. We are earthly beings living our natural lives in this earthly setting until our natural lives expire and return to earth. We are also spiritual beings with an eternal soul, which came from God and will also return back to its source, God, where we will be resigned and reconciled for all eternity.
Genesis 2:7 Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. NIV
Numbers 27:16 “Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation, NKJ
Job 34: 14-15 If He should set His heart on it, If He should gather to Himself His Spirit and His breath, All flesh would perish together, And man would return to dust. NKJ
To be afraid or to be full of fear will paralyze people from moving forward, it is a by-product of the fall of mankind. To fear something is to give it a strong yet undue respect and this high regard and respect should only be given to God. It is our life actions and decisions that will speak to and reflect whether we are living in faith or fear.
Luke 12:4-5 “And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him! NKJ
When people fear what the world says about them or what the world may do to them, this can be use as an excuse to disobey God. People are allowing the fear and anxiety they have for the world to rise greater than their respect, love and trust in God. When we allow anything to have more reverence than God’s word, this is an insult to God and it is a distrust of His ability to provide and protect us.
Our biggest challenge is not to fight the devil; he is a defeated foe, nor people who are against us. Our biggest challenge is to stay in faith and love and to fight the good fight of faith when life hits us hard. When things do not appear to be fair or just, our position of faith should be that of love. The just shall live by faith. Faith is the truth of who we are now that the Holy Spirit is living inside us and who God has called us to be.
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