Fearless, Part 3 — The Joyful Adventure

There is something about the presence of God that brings the most lovely of atmospheres--it brings people together, heals relationships, creates community, and so much more. Living under the "umbrella" of the presence of the Creator drives out darkness and brings dead things to life.

Jesus, today, bring the dead things to life in us.

Not long ago, I was in Panama on an adventure for Jesus, and He taught me something I didn't quite grasp before. We (the team that joined me from our local church) arrived at Kuna Nega, Panama City's dump community. We walked from cardboard shack to shack praying for the presence of Jesus to invade people's lives like never before. We saw first hand healing (physical and emotional), heard the authentic struggles of the people there, and watched the joy of Lord overflow. In the presence and power of Jesus, the enemy flees.

Now would be the perfect time for you, dear heart, to check out Fearless, Part 1 and Fearless, Part 2 if you haven't read them yet.

Recap: In 1 Samuel 17, David (and I) learn about seasons and the equipping that God does in a season of waiting. God uses things that could appear purposeless to us in the moment, to mold us into something beautiful.

David defeats Goliath (you know the drill) and the Philistines have the appropriate response:

"When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they turned and ran."

(1 Samuel 17:51b)

In the presence and power of Jesus, the enemy flees, people. Real talk.

I am made fearless not because of anything I've done, but because I carry the presence and power of Jesus Christ.

"Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close behind me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me."

(Psalm 23:4)

Jesus, today, we choose to throw off our chains of fear and start running under the covering of your presence and power. Be with us, mold us, shape us, delight in us as you love to do. We are ready and expectant for an overflow of your supernatural in our everyday lives. We love you, Jesus.