Colossians 1:15-17. The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Are you living in fear? Fear of failure. Fear of losing what you have. Fear of tomorrow. These fears can grip your heart and paralyze your life. But remember, fear is not from God. His Word promises: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7).
Fear first entered the human story when mankind abandoned fellowship with the Father and listened to “the father of lies,” the devil:
“Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as He was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, ‘Where are you?’ He answered, ‘I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid’” (Genesis 3:8–10).
The moment Adam and Eve turned from God’s voice to the serpent’s deception, fear replaced peace, shame replaced innocence, and hiding replaced open fellowship with their Creator. Since that day, humanity has been plagued by fear and shame caused by separation from God. Fear has become the shadow of sin, distorting our view of ourselves, of others, and of God. It enslaves hearts, controls decisions, and drives people further into hiding. What began in the garden has echoed through every generation—men and women covering themselves (Genesis 3:7), running from God, and living in bondage to the fear of judgment (Genesis 3:16-20).
Jesus explained that fear and shame are the very reasons many people avoid coming to Him. “This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed” (John 3:19–20). Fear of being exposed keeps people in the shadows, trapped in guilt and shame, running from the very One who came to set them free. Instead of finding healing in the light, they hide in darkness and remain bound by fear.
Scripture says that the whole world is under the dominion of “the ruler of the kingdom of the air” (Ephesians 2:2–3). The devil has been stealing, killing, and destroying lives (John 10:10). He is leading countless souls—especially the young generation—down the path of destruction. Families are being torn apart, and even the church is under constant attack.
But here is the good news: if you know who is with you to the very end of the age, fear no longer has power over you. The One who lives in you is not only your Savior, who redeems and restores, but also the Judge of all the earth. He holds absolute authority over every power and accusation raised against you. Scripture says, “Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son” (John 5:22). This means your life is secure in the hands of the One who already took your judgment upon Himself at the cross. You do not stand before a harsh ruler waiting to condemn you, but before the Risen Christ who has declared you righteous by His blood.
And yet, Jesus makes you this astonishing promise: “Whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life” (John 5:24). Notice the certainty in His words—has eternal life, not will have someday. The moment you believe, you are transferred from the realm of death into the realm of life. Judgment no longer hangs over you, because Christ has already borne it in your place. You now live under the assurance of eternal life, secure in the hands of the One who conquered sin, hell, and Satan.
Though your accuser, the devil, accuses you day and night before God, every accusation is silenced by the blood of Jesus. “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11). Your King has already destroyed the works of the devil: “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work” (1 John 3:8).
So, do not let your past rule over you. Jesus has the authority to forgive sin: “But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So He said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home” (Matthew 9:6). By His death on the cross, He set you free from the prison of fear. There is no debt left to pay, for He declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30). Even your sicknesses and burdens, your True Priest has carried away (Matthew 8:17).
Do not let the fear of tomorrow overtake you. The One who died and rose again is the ultimate Life-Giver. He promised, “Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life” (John 6:47). Eternal life means victory, because “the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God overcomes the world” (1 John 5:5). That is who you are. Do not underestimate the worth and the power of the life you possess in Christ. Jesus said, “Everything is possible for one who believes” (Mark 9:23).
The Son who lives in you is the image of the invisible God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things (Colossians 1:15–17). He holds the universe together, and He holds your life together. Do not be shaken by the things you see and your circumstance, for He is seated at the right hand of God, working with you and confirming His Word even today (Mark 16:19–20).
So, do not fear, for the Triune God is with you; do not be dismayed, for He is your God. He will strengthen you and help you; He will uphold you with His righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10).
Prayer. Lord Jesus, You are my Creator, the Sustainer of my life, the Beginning and the End, and my Lord. I choose to trust in You. I will not fear the terror of night nor the arrow that flies by day. In Your mighty name, Amen.