FEARLESS

Jesus hated evil. (Psalm 22; 5:5) But Jesus did not fear evil.
 
This is a key, powerful truth embedded in the spirit and gospel of Jesus Christ. This is 'upside down' reality, kingdom of God vs. kingdom of the devil. Jesus did say,
 
'The prince of this world stands defeated.' (John 16:11)
 
Jesus confronted evil and darkness, and asked that it be taken from him (Mt 26:39), admonished us to do the same (Mt 24:20), and the apostles did also. (2 Thes 3:2) To hate evil and walk against it, is a good thing, a holy thing, and honors God. I love Psalm 94:16 where we see a 'warring' spirit of God against darkness, and a challenging call to us:
 
'Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?'
 
We are told that perfect love casts out fear. (1 John 4:18) Jesus brought peace into every storm - every time saying, 'Peace be with you!' or 'Do not let your hearts be troubled.' (John 14:1) Sometimes people were afraid of something else, and he spoke peace to them. Sometimes they were afraid of him. (Mt 14:22-33) His peace is different. (John 14:27) He brings it sometimes and quells the storm with it, and other times he brings it and wants us to stand, to see him, to know peace in the storm. (John 16:33)
 
Rage against the darkness in the power of the spirit (Ps 94:16), but honor God by casting out the fear. (Ps 11:1; Is 12:2; Ps 23:4)