The Fearless Faith – Hebrews 11:23

The people of Israel grew exponentially ever since Joseph brought his father and brothers into the land. Threatened by their great number, the king of Egypt appealed to the nation to have all Jewish newborn sons to be murdered. In the context of Israel’s redemptive history, it was the time for God to reveal Himself as He fulfilled His promise of deliverance. By faith, Moses’ parents were not afraid of the king’s edict as they recognized their baby’s beauty as he would obey God and do His Will. What kind of faith does it take to be fearless? We consider Moses’ parents whose faith in God caused them to be bold, fearless, and obedient.

Fearless faith trusts the Word alone. The only way to have faith is through God’s revelation- the Bible. (Rom 10:17) But it is not enough to merely hear the Word, for many hear but do not accept God’s Will in their minds and hearts. Faith comes from hearing, digesting (meditating), and accepting the Word of God, which leads to obedience. Faith is expressed through action, as one’s mind and will are shaped by God’s Word. When you consider those who were used mightily by God- Noah, Abraham, Moses- these men simply listened to God, trusted His Word, and obeyed.

Fearless faith says no. As faith always says yes to God, it must inevitably say no to other things. Fearless faith resists self. It says no to self-righteousness, self-will, self-love. It recognize self to be the worst enemy and practices self-denial in order to obey God.

Fearless faith resists sin. Sin is a crooked heart, causing one to think, speak, and do evil, or omit good. Believers must hate sin, because God hates sin, and Christ was crucified for our sin.

Fearless faith resists the world. The evil system of the world is bent towards evil under Satan’s power. There is a significant difference between biblical love and tolerance, and believer must clearly take a stand against the world.

Fearless faith resists the flesh. Believers must make every effort to mortify indwelling sin, and hate the old nature in us that opposes God.

Fearless faith resists a sinful government. God commands us to respect and pray for our leaders, but if they do something against God’s Word, we must obey God rather than fearing man.

Fearless faith has no fear. Any fear apart from the fear of God is baseless. Moses’ parents didn’t fear the king because they had knowledge of the true God and King. What causes us to fear? We fear because we don’t know God’s Word, which causes us to lack faith. We fear because we lack knowledge of God. In order to have fearless faith, we must grow in the knowledge of Him every day through His Word, because faith is always tied to God’s Word.

We fear because we don’t know who we are. We were created by God, and we depend wholly on Him for all things.

We fear when we think we are in charge, but we become fearless when we know it is God who is in control.

We fear when we lack wisdom. Biblical wisdom knows that God is behind all that is good and bad, and it disperses all fear.

Greatest of all, the resurrection of Jesus Christ banishes all fear. Jesus who died rose again, and He dwells in us. Jesus is the living God, and He tells us to fear not. If we know God clearly, we will not fear.

By faith, Moses’ parents preserved their son Moses. If you keep your faith patiently, fearlessly, and delightfully, in due time, God will reward you fully. (Gal 6:9)