Chapter 6: Overcoming Fear Through Identity and Authority
Fear—that unsettling feeling of danger, pain, or the unknown. But did you know “Fear not!” is the most repeated command in the Bible? There are said to be 365 “fear nots”—one for every day of the year!
Let us begin with a prayer:
Father, forgive us of our sins. Let the words that proceed from my mouth uplift and edify Your people. May they be encouraged to understand who they are and whose they are. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Fear is a distressing emotion caused by the anticipation of danger, evil, or pain—real or imagined. It is one of the enemy’s primary tools. Why? Because fear and faith cannot occupy the same space. Where there is fear, faith cannot operate—and without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). But take heart: God has not given us the spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7).
We previously noted that there are more than 365 instances where the Bible commands us, “Fear not.” God, in His wisdom, already prepared us for Satan’s attacks by giving us spiritual weapons. Scripture declares: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4). One of those strongholds the enemy tries to establish is fear. But through God, we tear it down.
When fear approaches, respond immediately: “I take authority in Jesus’ name. I submit to God and resist the enemy. Therefore, fear must flee from me.” (James 4:7)
Now, let’s talk about identity—who you are and whose you are.
You are a child of the Most High God.
1 John 4:4 tells us, “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” The Greater One lives in you.
Genesis 1:26 confirms our divine design: “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion…” That dominion includes authority over spiritual forces—principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, and spiritual wickedness in high places (Ephesians 6:12). Luke 10:19 reinforces this: “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy…”
God did not place us on earth weaponless. He equipped us with everything we need to overcome the enemy. Romans 10:8 declares, “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart”—that is, the word of faith which we preach. As God spoke creation into existence, so must we speak His Word with faith.
Proverbs 18:20-21 says, “A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; from the produce of his lips he shall be filled. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Your words have power. You are either speaking life or inviting death, peace or confusion, faith or fear.
So pause—what are you saying? Are your words feeding your spirit or weakening it? Speak as God speaks. He didn’t waste words; everything He said had purpose. He said, “Let there be,” and there was. Speak like your Creator.
Romans 8:37 reminds us: “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Even when you feel like you can’t do it—remember, it’s not by your strength. It’s by His.
Now let’s revisit 2 Timothy 1:7 again: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
If fear doesn’t come from God, it must come from the enemy. But God gave you:
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Power – authority through Christ
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Love – perfect love that casts out fear (1 John 4:18)
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A sound mind – stable, clear, focused thinking grounded in truth
Fear causes confusion, but 1 Corinthians 14:33 says, “For God is not the author of confusion but of peace…” So when your mind is scattered, anxious, or overwhelmed, recognize the source is not God. Reject fear like a misdelivered package—Return to sender!
Let’s take a biblical example:
Job said in Job 3:25–26, “For the thing I greatly feared has come upon me, and what I dreaded has happened to me. I am not at ease, nor am I quiet; I have no rest, for trouble comes.” Job literally spoke his fears into reality. His mouth became a magnet for his affliction.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Your words plant seeds—and those seeds produce a harvest. Job’s fear weakened his hedge of protection. The enemy didn’t even realize the hedge had fallen—he had to ask God about Job. That’s revelation: Satan doesn’t know everything.
Fear opened the door. Faith keeps the door locked.
Fear compromises protection. Faith invites divine covering.
Fear confesses defeat. Faith declares victory—even when you don’t see it yet.
So today, examine your speech. Examine your thoughts. Examine the source of every fear and replace it with God’s truth. The more you know who you are and whose you are, the more equipped you’ll be to stand in power, love, and a sound mind—fearlessly.
Conclusion:
You were not created to live in fear. You were made in God’s image, empowered with His Word, and equipped to overcome. Reject fear and walk boldly in faith.
Key Takeaways
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Fear and faith cannot coexist—reject fear by standing firm in God’s truth.
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You are made in God’s image—speak with authority just as He did.
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Your words carry power—they produce life or death; choose wisely.
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God gave you dominion—walk in authority over fear and the enemy.
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A sound mind is your birthright—confusion is not from God.
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Fear opens doors; faith keeps them closed—guard your thoughts and your speech.
From The Daily Word with Pastor KBN: Circumstances, Trials and Tests (Part 6), Apr 1, 2025
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