Fear Corners, Love Delivers
Why God’s Love Always Opens the Way of Escape
Fear either stops you or chases you.
Fear is one of the enemy’s oldest weapons. Like the serpent in Eden, it whispers doubt. Like Goliath in the valley, it taunts God’s people into paralysis. Sometimes fear halts us in our tracks; other times it hounds us relentlessly until we are worn out. But God has not given us a spirit of fear—He gives power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
Fear Will Stop You
Fear can keep you from moving forward in your relationships, your calling, or even the dreams God has placed within you. Like Israel trembling before the Promised Land giants (Numbers 13:31–33), fear magnifies obstacles until destiny feels unreachable. It convinces us to settle for less, to stay safe rather than step out in faith.
Fear is a thief that robs you of advancing in the purposes of God. Love is the force that draws you forward.
Fear Will Chase You
Other times, fear doesn’t stop you—it drives you. Are you drawn by God’s love or driven by fear’s demands? Fear can chase you like a cheetah until you are exhausted and disenchanted, or like a pack of wolves until you feel cornered and trapped.
But Scripture says, “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear” (1 John 4:18). The love of God doesn’t chase you to exhaustion—it draws you into rest. Jesus says, “Come to Me…and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28–29).
Fear drains, but love sustains. Fear corners, but love carries.
Love is the Antidote
Fear tells you “no way out.” But God’s Word says, “Fear not, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you” (Isaiah 41:10). His love casts out fear and replaces it with courage, peace, and confidence in His presence. The cross itself looked like a dead end, yet in Christ, it became the doorway to victory.
Fear stops and chases, but God’s love draws and delivers.
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