Facing Your Fears

Joshua 1:9 (NLT) This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Matthew 14:22-33 (NLT)

#1 - Admit Your fears
#2 – Be willing to take a risk
Matt 14: 28-29 (NLT) Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” 29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 

#3 – Expect the Fear to Return
Matt 14:30 (NLT)  But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.

#4 – Embrace the presence of God
Matt 14:31 (NLT) Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him… #5 - Give the praise to God.
Matt 14:32-33 (NLT) When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. 33 Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.

Psalm 34:1-10 (NLT)

Isaiah 43:1-2 (NLT) But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.
2 When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.