May 26th, 2026
by Pastor Michael Goins
by Pastor Michael Goins
No Time for Fear
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-10
Devotional:
The Apostle Paul wrote these words to his spiritual son, Timothy. Who at the time was a young pastor who was timid and facing opposition. Paul himself had known this tension. In Corinth, after facing rejection, Paul was ready to move on until the Lord spoke to him in a vision “Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! ” (Acts 18:9). God didn't rebuke Paul's fear, He simply reminded him of the greater truth in verse 10: “For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.” Paul stayed eighteen months. Thousands heard the Gospel.
Fear is often the loudest voice in the room when the Holy Spirit asks us to speak. It whispers: “You'll say it wrong.” “They'll reject you.” “Who are you to talk about faith?” These are real feelings that Paul felt, Timothy struggled with, and so do we.
But notice what God told Paul, “Don’t be afraid” but “Speak Out.” Obedience to Holy Spirit doesn't require the absence of fear; it requires the presence of trust. Paul confidently instructed young Timothy from a place of experience. We are clothed with power, love and a sound mind.
The word “power” in 2 Timothy 1:7 is translated from the Greek word dunamis which is the same word used at Pentecost about the baptism of Holy Spirit. This word literally means “dynamite.” God has placed explosive, supernatural capacity inside His people. Fear doesn't get to be in charge.
When the Spirit nudges you toward a conversation, a prayer, or a moment of witness, He is not setting you up for failure. He sees the “many people in this city”, the hearts that are quietly seeking, the people who have been praying for someone to speak truth into their lives. You are the answer to someone's prayer. Fear would rob them of that. Courage pushes through and delivers. You have the power for that moment! Therefore, you have no time for fear!
Reflection:
What specific fears most often prevent you from obeying the Spirit's nudge to share your faith? How does it change your perspective to know that God sees the hearts of those around you before you do?
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-10
Devotional:
The Apostle Paul wrote these words to his spiritual son, Timothy. Who at the time was a young pastor who was timid and facing opposition. Paul himself had known this tension. In Corinth, after facing rejection, Paul was ready to move on until the Lord spoke to him in a vision “Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! ” (Acts 18:9). God didn't rebuke Paul's fear, He simply reminded him of the greater truth in verse 10: “For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.” Paul stayed eighteen months. Thousands heard the Gospel.
Fear is often the loudest voice in the room when the Holy Spirit asks us to speak. It whispers: “You'll say it wrong.” “They'll reject you.” “Who are you to talk about faith?” These are real feelings that Paul felt, Timothy struggled with, and so do we.
But notice what God told Paul, “Don’t be afraid” but “Speak Out.” Obedience to Holy Spirit doesn't require the absence of fear; it requires the presence of trust. Paul confidently instructed young Timothy from a place of experience. We are clothed with power, love and a sound mind.
The word “power” in 2 Timothy 1:7 is translated from the Greek word dunamis which is the same word used at Pentecost about the baptism of Holy Spirit. This word literally means “dynamite.” God has placed explosive, supernatural capacity inside His people. Fear doesn't get to be in charge.
When the Spirit nudges you toward a conversation, a prayer, or a moment of witness, He is not setting you up for failure. He sees the “many people in this city”, the hearts that are quietly seeking, the people who have been praying for someone to speak truth into their lives. You are the answer to someone's prayer. Fear would rob them of that. Courage pushes through and delivers. You have the power for that moment! Therefore, you have no time for fear!
Reflection:
What specific fears most often prevent you from obeying the Spirit's nudge to share your faith? How does it change your perspective to know that God sees the hearts of those around you before you do?
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