What Does a Child of God Look Like After They have Conquered Their Fear?

Psalm 34

Setting - I Samuel 21:10-15
David ran to Philistia, away from King Saul, but he became afraid when the Philistines recognized him. David was afraid they would kill him, because of Goliath. David pretended to be insane so the king would let him leave.

When afraid, these commands are given to us to do.

  • Magnify the Lord

  • Exalt His name

  • Hearken to God

  • Taste and see that the Lord is good

  • Keep your tongue from evil

  • Depart from evil

  • Do good

  • Seek and pursue peace

Three options to do when we are afraid.

  • Look within ourselves and be miserable. See our worthlessness

  • Look around and be distressed over what you should be doing

  • Look up to God and be blessed with His understanding

Ten promises from God in this chapter

  1. The Angel of the Lord encompasses round about you and delivers

  2. You will not be in wanting

  3. God will provide for your needs

  4. God hears our cry and He watches over us

  5. God will get rid of the evil people

  6. God delivers you out of all your troubles

  7. God saves and heals a broken heart

  8. God delivers you from your afflictions

  9. God keepeth your bones

  10. God redeems your soul

Conclusion

  • David sought the Lord and God says come. Fear me and you will not have anything else to fear.

    When a Believer conquers their fear they should:

  • Praise God

  • Realize that they are not alone

  • Realize that they are satisfied in God alone

  • Realize that God cares about them and is involved in their life