Some Christians find themselves in certain situations, and respond in fear. Even though they might pray and speak in tongues at such times, it’s usually out of fear. Such response can’t produce the desired result.

 

Once, the disciples of Jesus were in a precarious situation. They were on board a boat with the Master who slept off on a pillow at the rear of the boat. Then a great storm ensued. The disciples became apprehensive, terrified that the boat might capsize. They ran to Jesus and said, “...Master, carest thou not that we perish?” (Mark 4:38).

 

The Master didn’t panic. He didn’t say, “Oh, what a storm! let’s begin a prayer meeting!” Neither did He say, “Ah, this storm is too severe; you should have woken me up when it was just forming!” No, He was calm and unruffled. Then, in that state of absolute dominion, the Bible says He “…arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm” (Mark 4:39). Halleluiah! This was an expression of the quality of His Spirit. This was His mind-set; He couldn’t be afraid, in spite of the situation.

 

Philippians 2:5 says, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” In other words, be like-minded! Refuse to fear. When trouble strikes, refuse to fear; remember who you are, and speak as the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Don’t become frantic; respond with the Word. The Bible says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom…” (Colossians 3:16). Be full of the Word, and fear will have no place in your heart.