What Every Christian Should Do in Times of Fear

We must be aware of and talking about “faith not fear” in the church

First, I think we need to be talking with our families, friends, communities and churches about how to confront fear. A non-fearful response in the face of a fearful situation doesn’t simply spring up naturally! It is a muscle that has to be built.

We also have to be aware of things that could cause fear for us or others. If we are to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves out in the world (Matthew 10:16), we have to know what is going on and be equipped to respond to whatever comes up.

That may sound impossible, but it is not, because our primary response as believers is to be people of faith rather than fear, regardless of the individual situation that is causing the fear.

For example, in the coming days and weeks the Russia situation could calm way down or explode even more. No one knows. Which brings me to my main point: The facts will change in the time ahead. But even as the situation on the ground changes, our response should stay the same: faith not fear. In an insecure world, the church must be a place that discusses these things and equips followers of Jesus to build that mindset in advance of whatever happens.