Medo
O medo é uma das emoções mais paralisantes. Mas a Bíblia repete mais de 300 vezes: 'Não temas.' O perfeito amor lança fora o medo, porque Deus está conosco.
O antídoto contra o medo
No amor não existe medo; o perfeito amor lança fora o medo. O medo tem a ver com castigo, mas quem ama está em Deus.
Deus é refúgio
O Senhor é a minha luz e minha salvação — de quem terei medo? Ele é fortaleza da minha vida — de quem me recearei?
1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?5 For He concealeth me in His pavilion in the day of evil; He hideth me in the covert of His tent; He lifteth me up upon a rock.
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, and though the mountains be moved into the heart of the seas;3 Though the waters thereof roar and foam, though the mountains shake at the swelling thereof. Selah
6 The LORD is for me; I will not fear; what can man do unto me?
Confiar e não temer
Quando o medo chegar, confie em Deus. O Senhor é escudo e refúgio — Ele acalma tempestades e silencia todo medo.
3 In the day that I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee.
3 In the day that I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee.
3 In the day that I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee.
3 In the day that I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee.4 In God--I will praise His word--in God do I trust, I will not be afraid; what can flesh do unto me?
4 In God--I will praise His word--in God do I trust, I will not be afraid; what can flesh do unto me?
4 In God--I will praise His word--in God do I trust, I will not be afraid; what can flesh do unto me?
4 My heart doth writhe within me; and the terrors of death are fallen upon me.5 Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and He will sustain thee; He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.
4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Não temas — Eu estou contigo
Deus repete: não temas, porque eu sou contigo. Ele segura nossa mão direita e nos fortalece em cada situação de medo.
10 Fear thou not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I strengthen thee, yea, I help thee; yea, I uphold thee with My victorious right hand.
10 Fear thou not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I strengthen thee, yea, I help thee; yea, I uphold thee with My victorious right hand.
10 Fear thou not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I strengthen thee, yea, I help thee; yea, I uphold thee with My victorious right hand.
13 For I the LORD thy God hold thy right hand, who say unto thee: 'Fear not, I help thee.'
4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart: 'Be strong, fear not'; behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God He will come and save you.
9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.'
9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.'
8 And the LORD, He it is that doth go before thee; He will be with thee, He will not fail thee, neither forsake thee; fear not, neither be dismayed.'
8 And the LORD, He it is that doth go before thee; He will be with thee, He will not fail thee, neither forsake thee; fear not, neither be dismayed.'
6 Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them; for the LORD thy God, He it is that doth go with thee; He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.'
8 Be not afraid of them; for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.
Paz que vence o medo
A paz de Cristo e a confiança no Pai celestial dissipam todo temor. Jesus disse: não se turbe o vosso coração, nem se atemorize.
Coragem e segurança
O Senhor é meu pastor, nada me faltará. Mesmo no vale da sombra da morte, não temerei mal algum, porque Tu estás comigo.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flieth by day;6 Of the pestilence that walketh in darkness, nor of the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
13 Like as a father hath compassion upon his children, so hath the LORD compassion upon them that fear Him.
6 For he shall never be moved; the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is stedfast, trusting in the LORD.
45 And I will walk at ease, for I have sought Thy precepts;
Exemplos de coragem
Gideão, Josué, Eliseu e os apóstolos enfrentaram o medo pela fé. Deus encorajou cada um deles pessoalmente.
1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying: 'Fear not, Abram, I am thy shield, thy reward shall be exceeding great.'
15 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, a host with horses and chariots was round about the city. And his servant said unto him: 'Alas, my master! how shall we do?'16 And he answered: 'Fear not: for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.'17 And Elisha prayed, and said: 'LORD, I pray Thee, open his eyes, that he may see.' And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw; and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
57 Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon Thee; Thou saidst: 'Fear not.'
20 And Moses said unto the people: 'Fear not; for God is come to prove you, and that His fear may be before you, that ye sin not.'
6 And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though defiers and despisers be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions; be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house.
21 Fear not, O land, be glad and rejoice; for the LORD hath done great things.
33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, and shall be quiet without fear of evil.'
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid; yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.