No Fear - God must be in it

Main Point:  No Fear.  As long God is in what we are doing, then we are good and Glory will be given to God’s Kingdom.

Peter’s Fear was not overcome by his confidence
Matthew 26.

• v.30-35.  Peter was overconfident in his ability to overcome fear.
• v.69-75.  Peter denied Jesus three times because of fear.

Moses’ Fear was not overcome by avoiding risk (being comfortable and insecure)

• Moses was comfortable and insecure and had fear to answer the call God had planned for his life.

• Moses’ 5 excuses.

1. I’m not good enough (Exodus 3:11-12)
2. I don’t have all the answers (Exodus 3:13-14)
3. People won’t believe me (Exodus 4:1-3)
4. I’m a terrible public speaker (Exodus 4:10-11)
5. I’m not qualified (Exodus 4:13-14)

Pastor’s Thoughts:

• Common theme between Peter and Moses was they both had ‘Fear’
• It did not matter their personality.  Peter more confident and Moses more insecure (extravert/introvert)
  • They both had fear.
  • God has not given us the spirit of fear.  Fear is not from God.

 
Fear is not from God:
2 Timothy 1:6-8. 

When Fear is Overcome, Instruments bring Glory to the Kingdom of God:
Once Fear was overcome by the Spirit of God within Peter and Moses, they were used as mighty instruments of God to bring Glory to the Kingdom of God.

• Acts 2:14-24.  Peter speaks boldly risking his life by speaking the name of Jesus.  NO FEAR
• Exodus 14:12-16.  Moses speaks boldly to the people and proclaims God’s message.  NO FEAR

 
Pastor’s Thoughts:

• Same for each one of us in this room today. 
  • Once we overcome fear by the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we too will be used as mighty instruments of God bringing Glory to the Kingdom of God.

Make Sure God is in it:

• Exodus 33:12-15.  Moses did not want to take another step unless he knew God was with him
• Psalm 127:1. Without God all is Vanity.

Summary:

• No need to fear.  Enter all in into your calling.  Serve the Kingdom with all you have
  • Praise King Jesus will all you have
• If God is in it.  Then it will bring Glory to the Kingdom.
• Make sure God is in it.
• Make sure God is with you in all things.
• As long God is in what we are doing, then we are good and Glory will be given to God’s Kingdom.