Not Afraid: How to Overcome FearSample

From Fear to Generosity

Reflect/Discuss

• Describe a time in your life when you were afraid, but you chose courage.
• In the passage above, how is courage connected to generosity?

Consider

We learn that fear is not from God, but rather He puts courage inside of us. We’ve learned that courage in the midst of fear comes from knowing God deeply and trusting in Him. So what does that have to do with generosity?

You’ll notice in the Psalm that a lack of fear and the act of giving is interconnected. Those who know and trust God also believe that He is their source. They never have to worry about not having enough in difficult times. Because of this confidence, they don’t have to be greedy or hoard; they can give freely. Generosity is the overflow of courage. It’s not only material things either. We can give freely of our time, our services, and our lives. When we give, we are encouraging others who are fearful . . . or in other words, we are putting courage in people.

Act

• Find a way to encourage, or give courage, to someone by being generous.