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  FEAR TO FEAR
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: We should fear to fear and trust in God's presence and
provision to overcome our fears.

Topics: "Trust in God", "Courage"
Scripture References: Isaiah 41:10, Jeremiah 1:8, Daniel 6:16

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of courage in the face of fear,
reminding us that God is always present to deliver us from our
struggles. He encourages believers to stand firm against ridicule and
threats, asserting that our trust in God should outweigh our fear of
man. Spurgeon draws inspiration from biblical figures like Daniel and
the three holy children, illustrating that God can deliver us from even
the direst situations. He warns that the greatest enemy we face is often
our own fear, urging us to seek God's help through prayer and to rise
with renewed faith. Ultimately, he calls us to 'fear to fear' and to
trust in God's unwavering support.

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Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith
the Lord. (Jeremiah 1:8)

Whenever fear comes in and makes us falter, we are in danger of falling
into sin. Conceit is to be dreaded, but so is cowardice. "Dare to be a
Daniel." Our great Captain should be served by brave soldiers.

What a reason for bravery is here! God is with those who are with Him.
God will never be away when the hour of struggle comes. Do they threaten
you? Who are you that you should be afraid of a man that shall die? Will
you lose your situation? Your God whom you serve will find bread and
water for His servants. Can you not trust Him? Do they pour ridicule
upon you? Will this break your bones or your heart? Bear it for Christ's
sake, and even rejoice because of it.

God is with the true, the just, the holy, to deliver them; and He will
deliver you. Remember how Daniel came out of the lions' den and the
three holy children out of the furnace. Yours is not so desperate a case
as theirs; but if it were, the Lord would bear you through and make you
more than a conqueror. Fear to fear. Be afraid to be afraid. Your worst
enemy is within your own bosom. Get to your knees and cry for help, and
then rise up saying, "I will trust, and not be afraid."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/fear-to-fear/
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