Marketplace Kingdom 5.10--Unafraid!

Unafraid! We recorded this podcast before the coronavirus became
the dominant headline in the world, but the message is perhaps more
important now than ever. The first century Christians had a word
that they used to remind each other of the peace they had in
Christ. Always. In the midst of all sorts of trials and
persecutions, they would greet one another with “Atraxia”. Roughly
translated, it means “unruffled.” The apostle Paul begins his
second letter to his young friend Timothy with two very specific
pieces of advice. “Stir up the gift of God which is in you…” and
remember that “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power
and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1: 6-7) Right now, it
seems that everybody wants to believe that what they believe is
true…is true! And more and more…they don’t appreciate any
challenges on it. If you believe what the media tells us, then
danger, conflict and hateful division are everywhere. At least
that’s the story that keeps people stirred up and makes for good
headlines that drive traffic and revenue to news sites. Imminent
danger, Fault-finding, Conflict and Fear. Some folks are AFRAID to
even try and talk sense in a conversation anymore…with anyone…about
anything! Here in the US and out there…all…around the world…Fear
controls people. But it doesn’t need to! Here in the US and out
there…all around the world…something is else is stirring. Something
radically different. The Kingdom of God is breaking in. Now! And
HIS Truth can set people FREE from fear. Now! It’s happening…Now!
So buckle up…This is STREET FAITH. Unafraid!