So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you, Deuteronomy 31:6.
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong, 1 Corinthians 16:13.
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline, 2 Timothy 1:7.
I’ve met numerous people who have mistaken insecurity with humility. Insecurity is one of those things we either glorify (that person is so humble) or pity, or we make excuses for.
The Bible does not link insecurity with humility. Jesus was perfect in humility and completely secure in His identity as the Son of God. He did not put Himself down, compare Himself to others, or doubt the Father’s love for Him. He knew who He was, why He came, and made no apologies for His confidence. Jesus was confident and bold, yet humble and compassionate. He was not filled with fear. He was filled with love.
What if I’m insecure?
Most people have battled or battle with some insecurities. It may not be appearance, status, or age related. It could be insecurities about God’s love, insecurities about the future, or just plain fear of bad things happening (foreboding).
The cure is an identity rooted in Christ and a filling of God’s love! There is no fear in love, all insecurities are rooted in fear.
Insecurity is not only rooted in fear, but unbelief. It is refusing to fully believe and accept God’s truth about who He is, what He’s called us to do, and our identity as sons and daughters.
God does not want us to be insecure. He longs for us to trust Him and receive His great love.
The Bible tells us to be courageous, to trust God fully, to place our confidence in God’s abilities and not our own. Jesus changed our names and gave us new identities in Him. We are called to live out our God given identities. We have a reason to be confident; our hope is not in ourselves or something, but Someone great. We place no confidence in our flesh, but place all confidence in God.
What is humility?
Humility is being a servant, seeking what’s best for others.
Humility is rooted in love.
Humility gives God the credit and acknowledges dependence on God.
Humility is trusting God. Without Him, we can do nothing.
Humility is God centered. Insecurity is self centered (the focus is not God, but us).
Humility exalts God. Insecurity exalts our weaknesses or shortcomings.
Humility is acknowledging that greatness comes from God.
Sweet friends, God longs for us to see ourselves and our situations the way He does. He loves us. Our feelings may not line up with His word. If we ask God for help, He will help us to be confident in Him. We are a chosen people, set apart for His glory!
Prayer:
Father help us to receive the fullness of Your love. Uproot all lies and unbelief. Replace them with Your truth. Your perfect love cast out fear. Help us to be bold, courageous, and humble. We need You. In Jesus name, amen.
Just Thinking Aloud 