Fear Not or Fear Knot!

We are now on our 3rd day at Soul Survivor in Stafford.

We’ve packed, we’ve travelled, we’ve set-up camp, got ourselves registered and familiarised ourselves with the surroundings.

Many of the trepidations and worries have been allayed:
Will there be enough space for all our tents
Yes, just about.

Will the food be alright?

Definitely; we’ve even had second helpings of the wonderful chorizo & chick pea stew (recipe to follow).

Will I enjoy the worship?

It’s been great so far, with amazing times in God’s presence led by the likes of Rend Collective.

Will I miss home?

Not really, having too much fun, even if I have to queue for the shower.

Phew!

It’s great how God really does mean it when He reassures us with His ‘Fear Nots’.

So many times in the Bible we are encouraged to ‘Fear Not’!

God, being the good Dad that He is constantly has to reassure His often fearful children to ‘Fear Not’. He knows that if we don’t ‘fear not’ we will end up with a ‘fear knot’ in our bellies. A big bundle of fearful and trepidatious feelings all jumbled up inside of us, making us miserable.

In the book of proverbs it says that “The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1.

We, as children of God, and as the ones who have been made righteous in His sight through faith in the finished work of Jesus ought to have a real boldness and live in and by faith and not fear.

“For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!” Romans 5:17 & “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10.

What is getting your stomach into a ‘Fear Knot‘ that you need to hand over to God so that you can rest in His ‘Fear Not‘?

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

May you have a blessed week-end and remember…..

‘FEAR NOT!

Chorizo & chick pea soup recipe (as promised – cooks for 18 people so reduce amounts as needed)

Ingredients:

Olive oil, 4 onions chopped, 4 carrots diced, mixed herbs, 4 tsps garlic powder, 800g of Chorizo, 1 tsp of cinnamon, 4 tsps of Paprika, 8 x 410g cans of chick peas, 900g of spinach, 600ml of water.

Method:

heat the olive oil in a saucepan, add the chopped onions and cook for 3-4 mins. Add the diced carrots, herbs, garlic, chorizo, cinnamon & paprika to the pan. Cook until the chorizo softens and releases its oil. Add the rinsed and drained chick peas and the 600ml of water. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 15 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for another 3-5 minutes with the lid off to reduce the liquid down. Then serve with some nice crusty bread.

-Enjoy!