FIVE STEPS TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF DEATH

 That setback shall become a setup for your lifing because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good-Life Devotional: 

FIVE STEPS TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF DEATH 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Overcoming the fear of death can be profoundly challenging, but biblical figures provide a powerful blueprint for conquering this fear through faith, courage, and trust in God. Here are five steps, inspired by Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, the lepers that invaded the Assyrian camp, Jesus Christ, and Apostle Paul.

1. **Faith in God's Protection**: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced the fiery furnace with unwavering faith. They declared, "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us" (Daniel 3:17). Trusting in God's power over death reduces fear.

2. **Courage in the Face of Danger**: The lepers who entered the Assyrian camp exhibited remarkable courage despite their dire circumstances. They reasoned, "If they spare us, we live; if they kill us, then we die" (2 Kings 7:4). Their bravery led to their salvation and that of their city.

3. **Trust in God's Plan**: Jesus Christ exemplified ultimate trust in God's plan. In the Garden of Gethsemane, He prayed, "Yet not as I will, but as you will" (Matthew 26:39). Trusting God’s will helps overcome fear.

4. **Acceptance of Mortality**: Apostle Paul embraced his mortality with confidence, stating, "To live is Christ and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21). Accepting death as part of God's plan enables peace.

5. **Hope in Eternal Life**: Jesus assured believers of eternal life, saying, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die" (John 11:25). This hope eliminates the fear of death.

By embodying these principles, one can conquer the fear of death, drawing strength from the examples of these biblical heroes. Ask yourself , what is the worst thing that can happen ? Then visualize yourself going though it and surviving. Tell yourself all things will work out for your good, then leave the rest to the lord.  His word says in Psalms 118:18

" The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death."

PRAYER : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome the fear of death.

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