Old Testament Scripture Reading: Proverbs 28:1( KJV)
Pro 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
New Testament Scripture Reading: 2Timothy 1:7 – 11 (KJV)
2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2Ti 1:8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
2Ti 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
2Ti 1:10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
2Ti 1:11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
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Transforming Power Statements:
1) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom / knowledge; but fools despise knowledge and instruction! Must be our “Motto” for the year 2017 A.D. in order for us to declare it “The Year Without Fear”
Mat 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
2) We must realize that we have been called in Christ Jesus from the very foundation of the world (in eternity past); therefore being the manifestation of the timeless purpose of God, there is no reason to fear in that we are engulfed in God’s destiny in Christ Jesus. (We must use this status as a catalyst against fear)
3) In order for us to live life without fear this year, let us come to know without any doubt that we trust Christ Jesus only because God first loved us and has given us the revelation that the works of Jesus have displayed complete victory over sin, death, and the devil, and the grave; therefore, we HAVE the VICTORY!