Isaiah 41:10-11 'Do
not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your
God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you
with My righteous right hand.' "Behold, all those who are angered at
you will be shamed and dishonored; Those who contend with you will be as
nothing and will perish…
Romans 8:31 What,
then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be
against us?
Exodus 14:13 Moses
answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the
deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will
never see again.
Haggai 2:5 This is
what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains
among you. Do not fear.'
Our almighty God desires that we reach His goals for our
lives. But we also have an enemy who would love to prevent our progress.
Scripture identifies obstacles that can impede achievement. However, if we know
what the roadblocks are, it is easier to identify and overcome them.
• First, when we experience fear, our focus shifts from
Jesus to the very thing we want to avoid. Such apprehension can become bondage.
The antidote is to bring our focus back to the Lord.
• Second, doubt is a lack of assurance that God will
help us to succeed. Past failures, negative influences, and ignorance of His
Word can all lead to this obstacle.
• Third, excuses are an effort to make disobedience
more comfortable. “I haven’t had the same opportunities others have” or “I am
too busy” are false justifications, as was Adam’s attempt to blame Eve for his
bad decision. God always gives us what we need in order to obey Him.
• Fourth, procrastination—or delaying an action that
causes discomfort—also inhibits success. Related to that is a fifth roadblock:
laziness. This ungodly behavior can, for obvious reasons, prevent us from
achieving God’s purpose for our lives.
Wise people check their habits and behavior to identify
anything that inhibits following Christ fully. If any of these roadblocks are
hindering you, push them aside. Find scriptures to help battle temptations. And
ask God for strength so you can live freely and purposefully in the way He has
planned.
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