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Top Fears...


Sorry for double posting... but this I found interesting:

Anybody notice - the three greatest fears among humans today directly correlates with the Great Commission in Matthew 28? Scary actually, to think Satan hit God's plan right on the front lines.

v.19 - Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
v.20 - teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

1. Go therefore [...] of all nations - hmmm... the fear of airplanes.  You can't very well go to all nations if you have to go everywhere by foot, car, or train :P .
2. Teaching them - oh and you have to do public speaking to be effective. One-on-one is great - but again, all nations - stage fright anyone? (I struggle with this one the most).                  
3. I am with you always - Now, this one is less direct, but why is it so many people are afraid to be alone? Jesus doesn't break promises.  And when He says He'll be with you always, He'll BE WITH YOU ALWAYS!!!

Have a great weekend!

~CJ

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  1. MacMeisterFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    That is a very interesting insight! I never thought of it that way. I think I tend to struggle with 2 the most as well. It's a comfort to know that when we don't know what to say the Holy Spirit will give us the words to say :-)

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  2. Caravyn JazminMarch 1, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Amen! It's both comforting and encouraging. His Spirit gives me boldness to speak out. Now it's just a matter of whether I'm going to obey or not. Ashamedly - that's how hard it is.

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