My role in this world is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ to all who are there. What a daunting and frightening role it is. I already indicated that I have a fear of failure and now I am to speak to those who don’t want to hear. In comes the fear of rejection.

This is the problem with looking at things from the human perspective and not in the LORD. I cannot do things on my own as in the way are these fears that are amplified by the evil one to keep me from doing the work.

“¹¹This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, ¹²in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.” – Ephesians 3:11-12 (ESV)

But, I have a purpose to attend to based on my acceptance of grace and salvation and being adopted into the family of God. That purpose is, as noted, to proclaim the Gospel of Christ to all who are there. And to take action, I can rely on the confidence I have through my faith and reliance on Christ. I will use that confidence to take bold action. I will face my fears and know that God is with me all the way to and through them as I am working to fulfill my purpose.

It will not be easy. I have to remember that the work is worthwhile, but there is no guarantee of ease. I have to continue to lean on the LORD for strength and know that I can proceed boldly with the confidence afforded me through I life in Him.

What fears are in your way? Are you allowing them to keep you from your purpose? What if you were to rely on the confidence afforded through the LORD and take bold action to overcome those fears?