May 9, 2025

Devotional: Fear Must Bow

Devotional: Fear Must Bow

Send us a text Fear has a way of demanding center stage in our lives. It pounds at the door of our thoughts, steals our peace, and tries to bend every decision around its threats. But there's something fear doesn't want you to remember—it must bow to a higher authority. This devotional takes us deep into Philippians 2:10, revealing how "at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth." Through powerful insights and bold declarations, we unpack what thi...

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Fear has a way of demanding center stage in our lives. It pounds at the door of our thoughts, steals our peace, and tries to bend every decision around its threats. But there's something fear doesn't want you to remember—it must bow to a higher authority.

This devotional takes us deep into Philippians 2:10, revealing how "at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth." Through powerful insights and bold declarations, we unpack what this means for the fears that plague your daily life. Whether you're battling anxiety about the future, fear of rejection, financial worries, or even fear of death itself—every single one must collapse under Christ's authority.

We explore the profound truth that you don't need to fight fear with positive thinking or your own strength. Instead, when you stand under the banner of Jesus' name, no fear can remain standing—it must kneel before the King of Kings. Through simple, practical steps and memorable declarations like "Fear is loud. Jesus is louder. Fear is strong. Jesus is stronger," you'll discover how to position yourself in this spiritual reality.

The devotional closes with Isaiah 41:10, God's tender promise that He is with you, strengthening you and holding you up with His victorious right hand. This week, take the challenge to speak Jesus' name over whatever specific fears have been controlling you. Place visible reminders in your daily environment and watch what happens when fear encounters the One it must bow to.

Ready to stop living under fear's shadow? Listen now and discover how to stand in the freedom that comes when fear bows to Jesus. If this message strengthens your faith, consider supporting our ministry to help create more Christ-centered content for believers navigating these challenging times.

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Chapters

00:00 - Welcome to Renewed Mindsets Devotional

01:07 - Fear Must Bow: Scripture Focus

01:32 - The Authority of Jesus Over Fear

02:28 - Weekly Challenge: Speak Jesus' Name

03:41 - Closing Scripture and Support Request

Transcript
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Welcome to the Renewed Mindsets Weekly Devotional.

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We started these devotionals because we know life moves fast and sometimes we just need a moment to pause, refocus and renew our minds with God's Word.

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Each week we'll bring you a short, powerful reminder to help you stay anchored in Christ, no matter what's happening around you.

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Let's jump into today's devotional.

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Fear must bow.

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Our scripture focus will be Philippians, chapter 2, verse 10 from the New Living Translation, that at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.

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Fear acts like it has the final say.

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It demands your attention, it steals your peace, it tries to bend your life around its threats.

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But fear forgot something it has to bow, not to you, not to your strength, not to positive thinking, but to Jesus.

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At the name of Jesus, every fear must fall on its face.

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The fear of death, the fear of lack, the fear of rejection, the fear of persecution they all collapse under his authority.

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When you feel fear trying to rise up inside you, don't fight it on your own.

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Speak the name of Jesus over it, declare his victory.

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Command fear to bow, because it will.

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Fear is loud.

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Jesus is louder.

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Fear is strong.

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Jesus is stronger.

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Fear is persistent.

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Jesus is eternal.

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When you stand under the banner of his name, no fear can stay standing.

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It must kneel before the King of Kings and so must every demon that sent it.

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So you don't have to bow to fear anymore.

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Fear has to bow to Jesus.

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Now here's your challenge for the week Speak the name of Jesus over whatever fear has been trying to control you lately.

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Out loud, boldly, without apology.

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Put a yellow sticky on your dashboard or on your mirror in the bathroom, just to remind you to speak the name of Jesus every day over whatever fear has been trying to control you.

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Let me close with scripture from Isaiah, chapter 41, verse 10.

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Don't be afraid, for I am with you.

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Don't be discouraged, for I am your God.

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I will strengthen you and help you.

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I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

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Thanks for spending a few minutes renewing your mind with us today.

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Stay renewed, stay fearless and keep your mind set on things above.

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We'll see you next time.

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I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.