Fear

Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. “When Lysias the commander comes,” he said, “I will decide your case.”

Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.  As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.”
(Acts 24:22, 25)

The Word of God is indeed powerful.  Even during this time, Felix was already well acquainted with the Way and was afraid when Paul was talking about righteousness, self-control and judgment to come.  One thing come to mind why Felix would still not give in: FEAR.  How much influence would Felix have had if only he didn't give in to fear?  How many people also would've been saved through him if only he didn't give in to fear?

In the same way, fear cripples us to the point of unbelief in the Gospel of Christ - and those good things that accompany it.  What am I fearful to do that is causing me to miss out on what is best (even as that of Christ's great daily revelation?)  It could be the fear to let go of certain tasks in order to be more intentional in my Bible reading or Bible study or personal prayer time.  The fear to perhaps put up boundaries in order to be free from any form of ties or bondage.  It's time to break free from fear.  Fear can make you miss out on the best that God has for you!  I will not live in fear.  Continually assess myself to see if I am acting/reacting in fear rather than moving along with what I already am well acquainted with and really know (like Felix being acquainted with the Way and was even 'afraid' perhaps, in conviction of what was spoken).  ACT on WHAT I KNOW ABOUT THE SCRIPTURES and LIVE FEAR-FREE.

Lord, You are such a great God to remind me that I need to continually live a fear-free life.  Help me to really step out on what I already know - am well acquainted with - Your Word and to live it out.  Help me to not live in FEAR anymore - any type of fear.  Please help me to know what types of fear in my life I really need to weed out.  In Jesus' name amen.