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Key Passage: Romans 8:14-17

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

There are many Christians who lack the boldness to step into their privileges as sons of God. Many do not understand and enjoy the freedom in their new life in Christ, but are held bound by fear and timidity. They are unable to walk confidently in the power of God and receive the blessings of the Kingdom of God.

Fear is a great instrument of Satan’s bondage against mankind (Heb 2:15). Fear makes our mountains too big and obscures our vision. It paralyses our faith and shuts us off our miracles (1 Jn 4:18). It hinders us from serving God with confidence and from relating with fellow believers without suspicion.

The Holy Spirit who we received when we gave our lives to Jesus liberates us from fear. He is the Spirit of adoption through whom we have become sons of God. Satan does not have any more controlling authority over us. Our sins have been atoned for through the precious blood of Jesus and we now enjoy a covenant relationship with God. We now have full access into the holiest place of God’s presence and can now approach God as our Father.

God want us to live as true sons and not as slaves – held bound by fear and timidity. 2 Timothy 1:7 reads, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear [timidity NIV], but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” The Holy Spirit who indwells us is, first, the Spirit of power. He gives us the miracle working power of God, which enables us to be effective witnesses of Jesus here on earth. He is, second, the Spirit of love. He enables us to love God wholeheartedly and love mankind who is created in His image. He takes away fear, suspicion, hatred, jealous, strife and hypocrisy, and enables us to care, tolerate and forgive. And He is, third, the Spirit of sound mind. He enables us to “think right” and make good judgment. It is when we think God’s way that we can act God’s way, and it is only then that we can enjoy the Kingdom life that God has promised (Lk 12:32).

Pray, Lord I reject the spirit of fear and timidity; and I receive your free Spirit. I promise to follow you truthfully and faithfully all my days in Jesus name.

Written by – Evangelist Oguazi Onyemobi

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