Devotional: Fear Must Bow

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Fear has a way of demanding center stage in our lives. It pounds at the door of our thoughts, steals our peace, and tries to bend every decision around its threats. But there's something fear doesn't want you to remember—it must bow to a higher authority.

This devotional takes us deep into Philippians 2:10, revealing how "at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth." Through powerful insights and bold declarations, we unpack what this means for the fears that plague your daily life. Whether you're battling anxiety about the future, fear of rejection, financial worries, or even fear of death itself—every single one must collapse under Christ's authority.

We explore the profound truth that you don't need to fight fear with positive thinking or your own strength. Instead, when you stand under the banner of Jesus' name, no fear can remain standing—it must kneel before the King of Kings. Through simple, practical steps and memorable declarations like "Fear is loud. Jesus is louder. Fear is strong. Jesus is stronger," you'll discover how to position yourself in this spiritual reality.

The devotional closes with Isaiah 41:10, God's tender promise that He is with you, strengthening you and holding you up with His victorious right hand. This week, take the challenge to speak Jesus' name over whatever specific fears have been controlling you. Place visible reminders in your daily environment and watch what happens when fear encounters the One it must bow to.

Ready to stop living under fear's shadow? Listen now and discover how to stand in the freedom that comes when fear bows to Jesus. If this message strengthens your faith, consider supporting our ministry to help create more Christ-centered content for believers navigating these challenging times.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:04):
Welcome to the Renewed Mindsets Weekly
Devotional.
We started these devotionalsbecause we know life moves fast
and sometimes we just need amoment to pause, refocus and
renew our minds with God's Word.
Each week we'll bring you ashort, powerful reminder to help
you stay anchored in Christ, nomatter what's happening around
you.
Let's jump into today'sdevotional.

(00:27):
Fear must bow.
Our scripture focus will bePhilippians, chapter 2, verse 10
from the New Living Translation, that at the name of Jesus,
every knee should bow, in heavenand on earth and under the

(00:49):
earth.
Fear acts like it has the finalsay.
It demands your attention, itsteals your peace, it tries to
bend your life around itsthreats.
But fear forgot something ithas to bow, not to you, not to

(01:09):
your strength, not to positivethinking, but to Jesus.
At the name of Jesus, everyfear must fall on its face.
The fear of death, the fear oflack, the fear of rejection, the
fear of persecution they allcollapse under his authority.

(01:29):
When you feel fear trying torise up inside you, don't fight
it on your own.
Speak the name of Jesus over it, declare his victory.
Command fear to bow, because itwill.
Fear is loud.
Jesus is louder.

(01:50):
Fear is strong.
Jesus is stronger.
Fear is persistent.
Jesus is eternal.
When you stand under the bannerof his name, no fear can stay
standing.
It must kneel before the Kingof Kings and so must every demon
that sent it.
So you don't have to bow tofear anymore.

(02:13):
Fear has to bow to Jesus.
Now here's your challenge forthe week Speak the name of Jesus
over whatever fear has beentrying to control you lately.
Out loud, boldly, withoutapology.
Put a yellow sticky on yourdashboard or on your mirror in

(02:35):
the bathroom, just to remind youto speak the name of Jesus
every day over whatever fear hasbeen trying to control you.
Let me close with scripture fromIsaiah, chapter 41, verse 10.
Don't be afraid, for I am withyou.
Don't be discouraged, for I amyour God.
I will strengthen you and helpyou.

(02:57):
I will hold you up with myvictorious right hand.
Thanks for spending a fewminutes renewing your mind with
us today.
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Stay renewed, stay fearless andkeep your mind set on things
above.
We'll see you next time.
I'm Rick.
I love you, see ya.