November 14 – 21, 2025

FEAR DOESN’T STAND A CHANCE

1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment.” (NKJV)

Worry is torment. Are worry and fear apparent in your life? Have people labeled you a worrier? Are you on medication to control your fear? Have you tried to conquer fear but cannot? If so, it’s a spiritual issue. Fear and worry have become a part of you. The only way to defeat those fears is to face them. That’s spiritual warfare! 

How do we walk in peace, love, and joy? In what JESUS wants for us, rather than walking in a state of worry and fear that the enemy wants for us? The antidote to fear is having a love relationship with God. Love is the greatest characteristic of our God and of our relationship with our Savior! 1 John 4:10 tells us that God is the initiator of love toward us! 2 Thessalonians 3:3 says that the Lord is faithful and will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. But He cannot do this when you are in complete agreement with the devil!

Once you understand the following things about Satan—that he is the accuser, that he accuses you before God, yourself and others, that he lies to you and tells you things contrary to the Bible, and that he seeks to steal your peace, your faith, your joy—once you recognize his methods, once you learn to come out of agreement with him, he will have nothing on you and you WILL have victory over him.

Would you like to know what Satan has on you? Sit quietly and identify your deepest, darkest fear. Is it something that MIGHT happen? Is it something that you’re trying to hide? And you’re afraid someone will find out? Ask God, “What’s the truth about this fear?” or “What’s the truth about this situation?” You will hear the Lord speak to you, and THEN, fear doesn’t stand a chance.

The Lord is saying to you, “Trust Me. I want you to have abundant life. I know how to bring that about in your life. Just believe in Me. Trust in My promises. Don’t worry about anything. Don’t be anxious for anything. Fear not!”

This is an excerpt from a 90-day devotional written by Emil and Karen. To order the full devotional, click on the TO ORDER DEVOTIONAL page.