Jesus' Two Most Frequently Used Words

Before you read further down to the answer, think about some of the most frequent sayings of Christ.  He spoke much about the resurrection; of hell; of heaven; of the treatment of our fellowman; of forgiveness; of love; of sacrifice; of compassion.  Yet, none of these take the primary seat as being the most frequently used phrase.

Ok...you give up?  It is time for the answer.  Jesus said, "Fear Not" more than any other phrase in your Bible.  The frequency of usage leads us to know the importance of words.  Christ intends for those who follow Him never to become enslaved to fear.  

Fear is that crippling, uncertain feeling about our health, finances, our future etc.  Fear reproduces quickly in our minds and in the minds of those with whom we associate.  Fear is first cousin to unbelief.  God hates unbelief...thus, He must also hate fear.  Perfect love cast out all fear.  I love that verse.  I can mentally see fear getting the 'boot' from the Master.  "Out of the heart and home of my child!"

Fear and worry have no place in our lives.  I recently heard John Hagee in Tulsa, Oklahoma as he eloquently spoke about worry.  He said, "Worry is practical atheism."  A child of God, a believer, does not have to worry.  I encourage you to hear the voice of the Father calling out to you and to your situation...."Fear Not."

Blessings,

Pastor Tim