Faith is the Opposite of Fear

The dictionary defines faith as “complete trust or confidence in someone or something.” When you have faith, you are free from doubt. You know that no matter what happens, everything will be alright.

Jesus said, “Do not worry about your life...Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” (Matthew 6:25-27)

Worrying does not accomplish anything. In fact, it can actually make things worse. When you worry, you are focused on the problem instead of the solution. Worrying is a form of fear, and fear is the opposite of faith.

So how do you have faith? Romans 10:17 tells us that “faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.” In order to have faith, you need to hear about Jesus—who He is and what He has done for you. The Bible is full of stories about how Jesus healed people, set them free from slavery (both physical and spiritual), and even raised people from the dead. As you meditate on these stories and allow them to sink into your heart, your faith will begin to grow.

Another way to grow your faith is by spending time with other believers who have strong faith. Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together...but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” When you are around other believers, their faith will rub off on you and vice versa.

No matter what situation you find yourself in—no matter how bleak it may seem—you can always choose to have faith instead of fear. As long as you keep your eyes focused on Jesus Christ, He will help you through whatever trial or tribulation you may be facing. So do not worry, and do not be afraid; have faith!