Pre-Season Episode #2 “What is Fear?”

In this episode we will be discussing the big question: “What is fear?” It is important for us to first understand what fear is before we set out to overcome it.

Here is the definition according to dictionary.com:

Fear, noun.

1. a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid.
2. a specific instance of or propensity for such a feeling: an abnormal fear of heights.
3. concern or anxiety; solicitude: a fear for someone’s safety.
4. reverential awe, esp. toward God.
5. that which causes a feeling of being afraid; that of which a person is afraid: Cancer is a common fear.

Here is an acronym to understand what fear is:

• False
• Evidence
• Appearing
• Real

This definition now leads us to another question when dealing with fear…

“Can fear be good or bad?” The answer: YES!

Bad fear is fear that comes from circumstance that don’t really exist or from escalated situations. This type of fear holds us back from doing what God has commanded us to do and in turn we lose out on the blessings that come from experiencing God.

Fear is good when it protects us from a real danger that we should avoid. Hopefully we are afraid of crossing a busy highway blindfolded. This kind of fear keeps us from getting hurt. It is a protective fear. The only problem is when our protection of ourselves wins over our seeking the LORD.

We are not promised an easy suffer-free life. We will experience trials and difficult situations that will lead to fear, but we will need to stand firm in our Faith and the promises of God.

I hope you will continue this journey with us to overcome fear!

God bless,

Jason & Heather Marshall

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14 Responses to “Pre-Season Episode #2 “What is Fear?””

1. Zoe says:

   December 20, 2008 at 5:09 pm

   Jason & Heather,

   I’m really excited for this devotional! This “No Fear Year” will be an awesome year, I’m sure.
   Love you both!

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2. Lon says:

   December 24, 2008 at 12:16 am

   Jason & Heather,

   This is a great start to your No Fear Year devotional series. I am ready to make this my “No Fear Year.”

   Blessings!

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3. gw says:

   December 27, 2008 at 10:52 am

   Of all the emotions Jesus experienced when He lived among us, was fear one of them?

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4. admin says:

   December 29, 2008 at 11:48 am

   LON & ZOE - we are so excited to have you aboard. let’s do battle together!!!

   GW - awesome question. I actually just answered that in pre-season episode #5. Being an emotion I believe Jesus did experience fear, BUT just like the anger he had… it did NOT lead to sin!

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5. Bobbi says:

   December 29, 2008 at 10:08 pm

   Keep up the good work!

   Reply
6. Mary says:

   January 1, 2009 at 1:50 pm

   Hi Guys,
   Looks like it is going to be a good year. Videos interesting!

   Reply
7. Rebecca Livermore says:

   January 3, 2009 at 5:32 pm

   I REALLY need this. Thank you!

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8. Tabby says:

   January 4, 2009 at 12:43 am

   I really appreciate the acronym of FEAR, it helps see the lies the enemy speaks to induce fear! Praying for you all, that the Lord will bless this endeavor!

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9. Michelle Mann says:

   January 4, 2009 at 4:56 pm

   Thanks so much for doing this. These devos are great!

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10. Jewelle says:

    January 30, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    These devotionals came at the exact time when I need them…right when I’m on the brink of a big step but stuck because of fear. Thank you…looking forward to joining you for the devotionals for the rest of the year.

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11. Kimberly says:

    February 5, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    Jason, Heather. I love this.

    Jason, you have BIG hands.

    I like the written part on here too. It helps to go back and read it again.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jason & Heather says:

      April 5, 2009 at 3:16 pm

      Thanks Kimberly! We are actually doing them all written now for a while. So I hope this works for you. We will also be putting them all together in a PDF file soon.

      Keep on reading!

      Reply
12. Vinnie says:

    May 21, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    Thanks for the review! I want to say - thank you for this!

    Reply
13. Anna says:

    August 24, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    Hey! I like this devotional. It describes well what fear is.

    Reply