Do Not Fear What They Fear: An Exhortation

 Written by my dear friend, Funke Afolabi-Brown

“Do not call conspiracy everything this people calls a conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it.” Isaiah 8:12 NIV

 

This Scripture is such a critical warning for this season.

 

Many conspiracy theories have been flying around; the COVID vaccine, the mark of the beast, racism, politics, global economy, our bosses at work, and the list goes on. People have many opinions about the current climate, which may appear reasonable, but if their suggestions counteract God’s Word, I refuse to buy into it.

 

Do not fear what they fear.

There is fear in the atmosphere. There’s a heaviness in the current climate, and people are just so caught up in a frenzy. My response to this invitation to fear is to stand on God’s Word, make it my yardstick, and act accordingly.

 

As a Christian with a blood-bought covenant (Hebrews 12:24), I must steer clear of nay sayings. No matter how tempting it is to join fear-peddling grumblers and complainers, I must speak what I hear my Father say about every situation and act according to His Word (2 Samuel 22:31NKJV).

 

I must learn to take a stand even when I am the only one standing. I must learn not to join the crowd. When people ask how things are going, expecting me to complain about my challenges, I can choose to speak the alternative. I can choose to speak life by declaring that God has given me the victory through Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57).

 

I am the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). Therefore, I choose to shine that light into the darkness that surrounds me through the power of the Holy Spirit, who dwells in me.

Funke Afolabi-Brown

 

Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash

 

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Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a sleep medicine physician passionate about helping people discover the gift of sleep as a superpower. 

Dr. Brown is a speaker, coach, educator, writer, and the founder of RestfulSleepMD. She helps busy women and their children prioritize sleep to achieve optimal health, thrive, and live to their fullest potential. 

Dr. Brown is also passionate about empowering women through her gift of encouragement. She is a frequent speaker nationally and internationally.

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