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2 Timothy 1:7-8 NLT For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News.

Have you wondered what’s stopping every believer from sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others? It’s fear.

A lot of us like to isolate verse 7, which is good because we shouldn’t fear anything. But in context, it’s talking being free from fear to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

God knew that fear and shame will be the biggest things that stop the believer from talking about our Lord Jesus Christ. In biblical days and in certain countries today, it’s the fear of physical punishment or death for sharing the gospel. For many of us now, it’s the fear of what other people will think about us sharing the gospel. Regardless of the reason, God didn’t give you the spirit of fear. So, by default, it’s Satan who implants the spirit of fear in us to stop us from sharing the gospel. 

So be bold and unashamed to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and don’t let fear hold you back.