Provision, Protection, and Peace part 4

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. – Psalms 23:4

Sixty-three times in scripture we are told to “fear not.” Fear opens the door to 

doubt, stress, envy, worry and ultimately things like confusion, sickness and every evil work. Yet, although we go through fearful or stressful situations, we don’t have to receive the fear and stress. We can choose, rather, to spend more time focusing on who is with us.

I have heard it taught several times about how shepherds beat wayward sheep with the rod and other torturous techniques to make them conform. While some shepherds may observe these type practices, this is not the “comfort” referred to in the context of this psalm. This comfort comes from the assurance of a having a well-armed shepherd and confidence to rest in his ability to protect and guide.

Father, I realize that Satan specializes in threats; threats against my family, my finances, my character and even my body. But the Lord Yahshua (Jesus) disarmed and stripped him of ALL power at the cross and made him an open spectacle. So his best threats are only shadows and like barking dogs with no teeth. Fear is far from me and I walk in the spirit of love, power and soundness of mind to bring full deliverance and healings to pass that Your victory has already provided in Yahshua (Jesus) I pray.

Satan, you are a liar and your reports lie against the truth. I resist you by the word of God and refuse to buy into fear. By the authority given to me as a child of the Most High, I command you to get to steppin’ and take your weapons with you. I declare every evil assignment against me cancelled to the glory of my Heavenly Father in the name of Yahshua (Jesus) who already whipped you once and for all.        

James 3:16; Col.2:15; 2 Tim. 1:7; Mark 11:23