Who doesn’t fear, ever? Fear of the future, hardships or health crisis are common to all, at least to a certain degree. It is so human to fear that the Word of God reminds us 366 times to “Fear not”, one a day, even during leap years! “Uncertain,” “Fear Not,” “Unhindered by Fear” or “Fearless” are common themes.

There is probably no better human illustration of this kind of mercy than the one that is found in the story Jesus told of the good Samaritan. You are familiar with the story of how the man who went down the road from Jerusalem to Jericho was set upon by thieves who stripped him, wounded him and left him half dead. The priest and Levite passed him by on the other side of the road, but the Samaritan had compassion on him bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. When Jesus asked, “Which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?”, He was answered, “He who showed mercy on him.”

From Ephesians 6: 10-20 states you must “put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (V11). It is often used as a 6-8 week preaching series.

Paul tells the Galatian Christians what the Holy Spirit produces in you when you abide in Him instead of living under the influence of our selfish and worldly desires. (Galatians 5:22-26).