Faith Over Fear: Standing Firm When the Enemy Attacks

Fear has a way of creeping in quietly. It doesn’t always arrive loud or dramatic. It often slips in through doubt, discouragement, and “what if” thoughts that replay in our minds. Before we realize it, fear begins to shape our decisions, weaken our confidence, and cloud our trust in God. Many of us know this battle all too well.

In Numbers 14:9, Joshua and Caleb stood before God’s people at a critical moment:

“Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will devour them. Their protection is gone, but the Lord is with us. Do not be afraid of them.” (NIV)

The enemy wasn’t the real problem, the people’s unbelief was. Fear had convinced them that God was not enough, even after they had witnessed miracle after miracle. Joshua and Caleb reminded them of a powerful truth: when the Lord is with you, what looks intimidating loses its authority.

The enemy often attacks not with strength, but with lies. He magnifies the size of the obstacle while minimizing the power of God. Fear grows when we focus on what we see, but courage grows when we remember who goes with us.

I’ve learned that fear doesn’t mean the absence of faith, it's an invitation to choose faith no matter what the situation. There are moments when my heart feels overwhelmed, and when the attack feels personal, relentless, and exhausting. It’s in those moments that God gently reminds me: “You are not fighting alone.” 

The enemy may roar, but he knows that he is a defeated foe. God's Presence is everywhere – all the time – and it changes everything!

Scripture repeatedly calls us back to this truth:

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

Fear does not come from God. Power, love, and clarity all come from God. When fear shows up, we can recognize it for what it is – an attack meant to distract us from God’s promises.

Another reminder that has anchored my heart during fearful seasons is found in the Psalms:

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid?”

Psalm 27:1 (NIV)

Fear loses its grip when we shift our focus from the threat to the Stronghold. God does not promise a life without battles, but He does promise His Presence in every single one.

If you are facing fear today it's a spirit and it could be in many forms – fear of the unknown, fear of attack, fear of loss, or fear of stepping forward – but know this: your courage is not rooted in your strength, but in God’s faithfulness. The same God who stood with Joshua and Caleb stands with you now. The enemy’s voice is loud, but God’s truth is louder.

Choose faith over fear, not because the battle is easy, but because God is with you.

Father God,

Thank You for being our Protector, our Strength, and our ever present help in times of trouble. When fear rises and the enemy attacks our minds and hearts, remind us that You go before us and stand beside us. Help us to trust You more than what we see, and to walk by faith and not by fear. Strengthen our hearts, silence the lies of the enemy, and fill us with Your peace and courage. We choose today to believe Your promises and rest in Your Presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Author: Priscilla Campbell

Editor:  Christine Platt