DON'T BE INTIMIDATED

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đź““Psalms  27:1
_The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (KJV)_

The word "timid" can be found in the middle of "intimidate." And to be timid means to lack courage or confidence; to be frightened or fearful. Therefore to be intimidated means to be inspired by fear and discouragement. Intimidation is one of the greatest impediments to becoming a successful Christian. The devil uses that to steal us from the presence of God. He does that mostly through the people around us. The early Christians faced similar problem but they stood for the Lord. Saul (Paul) used to breath threatenings (intimidation) on them and the Jewish high council did same but they continued to work for the Lord (Acts 4, 9).

Actually, Christians are laborers (workers) in the Lord. Everyone is working hard to show the results of his or her salvation. Apostle Paul advised, "...work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" - Philippians 2:12. Our work is to walk in obedience in the Lord Jesus Christ in order to obtain the crown of life (salvation). That is our allegiance. But the devil wants to intimidate us to stop. He doesn't want us to build our life in the Lord; he doesn't want us to make it to God's Kingdom (Heaven). He tries to change our belief by instituting false doctrines. He sometimes bring intense suffering on us just to quench our faith. However, we shouldn't be intimidated by his schemes. We must not give in to the criticisms and reactions of antagonistic people. We are not to please human but God.

 Beloved, God has not given us spirit of fear (timidity), but of power, love, and sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Therefore don't allow the devil or hostile people to intimidate you. Be bold and be strong in the Lord. Always know that your allegiance is first to the Lord. So work and live to please God and not people.  Focus your attention and devotion more on Christ Jesus so that you won't be sidetracked by fear. Besides, pray to God for the strength, power, and courage to deal with intimidation. For the strength and power of the Holy Spirit can help you overcome fear of what the devil or hostile people might say or do to you. This will help you stand boldly for the Lord even at the point of death.

_*Further Study: Ephesians 6:10-12, Revelation 2:10.*_

đź””REMEMBER, THE LORD IS YOUR LIGHT, SALVATION, AND THE STRENGTH OF YOUR LIFE.
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