Proverbs 29:25 is a very important verse for every born again believer to understand!
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.
Fear here is the Hebrew word "charadah", which means: fear, anxiety, quaking, trembling. Fear of man is the anxiety and concern over what another person or persons may think! We can fall into that easily if we forget to remember that GOD Himself is our #1 Source of supply for every good thing! Hebrews 13:6 tells us this:
So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently and boldly say, The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm [I will not fear or dread or be terrified]. What can man do to me?
And Romans 8:31 says this:
31 What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?]
Knowing these Truths will give you confidence so that YOU do not fall into the "snare" (trap, something that allures one from their real purpose in order to destroy them) of the enemy! The promise of Proverbs 29:25 is that if we put our trust in the LORD, then HE will see to it that we are safe and set on high! This reminds ME of John 10:10:
10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).
Let's take advantage of the GOD-LIFE that is in us by the Spirit of God and be prepared to do exploits! Daniel 11:32:
And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
AMEN! Now THAT is a worthy goal! AMEN! Here is Hillsong Worship with "In Control":
Shalom in Him!
