Fearless by Max Lucado

Faith not Fear

There’s the old adage that F-E-A-R is simply false evidence that appears real. We fear of many things that may not ever become a reality.

Max Lucado is a master storyteller. We are afraid of something. I happen to be afraid of spiders. I have seen one too many these past couple of weeks. It’s interesting that I happen to outweigh the creepy, eight-legged creature by a gazillion pounds but I’m still afraid. I can either face it or continue to be afraid. I choose a big candle (still wrapped) to squash it. Smack. Gone. No chance of coming back to life.

As Max illustrates throughout his book, Jesus tells us many times to not be afraid. But, he also tells us that we will not live our life without troubles. Some of us fear death. Unless we are redeemed by the rapture, all of us will die. 100%. No exception. Jesus is faithful though. He states, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me… I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. (John 14:1, 3 NLT). I can only speak for myself, but I’m choosing to trust his Word. I will not escape death but I can meet Him face to face upon my death.

When we fear, worry invades our thoughts. As Max states in his book, “Fret won’t fill a bird’s belly with food or a flower’s petal with color. Birds and flowers seem to get along just fine, and they don’t take antacids.” Isn’t that great? God cares more about us than the birds and the flowers . He takes care of them. Why do we doubt Jesus? Or believe he might forsake us? Be faithful not fearful.

A comprehensive study guide is included. It is designed for groups or individuals. The purpose is to examine your fear, expose it, and then battle it. This is accomplished through the study of the Word. Max provides scripture verses to help solidify what you have learned.

I highly recommend Fearless by Max Lucado for your library. Do not be afraid but be faithful. The body will one day fade out, and then Jesus will walk in.