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.
18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath torment.
18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath torment.
18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath torment.
7 For God hath not given us the Spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and sobriety.
7 For God hath not given us the Spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and sobriety.
15 For ye have not received the Spirit of bondage again unto fear, but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
15 For ye have not received the Spirit of bondage again unto fear, but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
15 For ye have not received the Spirit of bondage again unto fear, but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
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?
Confiar e não temer
Quando o medo chegar, confie em Deus. O Senhor é escudo e refúgio — Ele acalma tempestades e silencia todo medo.
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.
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.
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
1 Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God: believe also in me.
6 Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
6 Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
7 Watch: be vigilant:
28 And be not afraid of them who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul; but rather be afraid of him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall to the ground without your Father.30 Yea, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.31 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men,
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.
Exemplos de coragem
Gideão, Josué, Eliseu e os apóstolos enfrentaram o medo pela fé. Deus encorajou cada um deles pessoalmente.
38 But he was asleep on the pillow, in the stern of the boat. And they awake him and say to him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?39 And he arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace; be still. And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.40 And he said to them, Why are ye so fearful? How is it, that ye have not faith?
49 But they seeing him walking on the sea, supposed it had been an apparition, and cried out.50 (For they all saw him and were troubled.) And immediately he talked with them, and saith to them, Take courage: it is I: be not afraid.
30 And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.31 And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.
32 Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
5 Let your disposition be without covetousness: be content with the things that are present; for he hath said , No, I will not leave thee: verily I will not forsake thee.6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear what man can do unto me.
6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear what man can do unto me.
14 Since then the children partake of flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil:15 And deliver them, as many as through fear of death, were all their life-time subject to bondage.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Wouldest thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from it; for he is the servant of God to thee for good.
14 But even if ye do suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye; and be not afraid of their terror, neither be ye troubled, But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: