Recently preached a message from 2 Timothy 1:7 - we are told not to have the "spirit of fear". I spoke on how so many fear things like death, poverty, famine, witchcraft, etc. After the service we discussed with the pastor and he revealed even more how the average Zambian Christian has deep rooted fears in all areas discussed.
God has not give us the spirit of fear but He has given us the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. Praise the LORD we can trade in our "fear spirit" for the spirit of God's presence that truly allows us to glorify His Son, overcome our own self, and make an everlasting impact in this world. Please pray for the Lord's work here in Zambia - it seems difficult for many in Zambia (and around the world) to truly put traditional/cultural fears behind them and wholly embrace the ways and words of Christ. It is quite difficult for the average person living in an animistic culture to simply come out of it and find completeness in Christ.
Some of us are still working on the "sound mind" piece... but hey, one day at a time! ;-)
God has not give us the spirit of fear but He has given us the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. Praise the LORD we can trade in our "fear spirit" for the spirit of God's presence that truly allows us to glorify His Son, overcome our own self, and make an everlasting impact in this world. Please pray for the Lord's work here in Zambia - it seems difficult for many in Zambia (and around the world) to truly put traditional/cultural fears behind them and wholly embrace the ways and words of Christ. It is quite difficult for the average person living in an animistic culture to simply come out of it and find completeness in Christ.
Some of us are still working on the "sound mind" piece... but hey, one day at a time! ;-)
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