How can believers find peace amidst fears mentioned in Job 15:21? Hearing the Frightening Whisper “Sounds of terror are in his ears; in prosperity the destroyer will come upon him.” (Job 15:21) Eliphaz is describing the inner dread that haunts the wicked—anxiety that robs even moments of apparent success. Believers, though, are not destined to live under that same cloud. Scripture offers a pathway to settled peace even when fearful voices echo around us. Why Fear Feels So Loud • We live in a fallen world where calamity can strike without warning (Romans 8:22). • Our enemy “prowls around like a roaring lion” (1 Peter 5:8). • Human perception is limited; what we don’t know makes us nervous (Proverbs 3:5). God’s Answer: Peace That Silences Terror 1. Peace is a Person • Jesus is “our peace” (Ephesians 2:14). • When He spoke “Peace, be still,” the storm obeyed (Mark 4:39). 2. Peace is Promised • “You will keep in perfect peace the mind that is steadfast, because he trusts in You.” (Isaiah 26:3) • “My peace I give to you… Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” (John 14:27) 3. Peace is Protected • “The peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7) • Guard is a military term—God’s peace stands sentry over anxious thoughts. Practical Steps to Walk in That Peace • Rehearse God’s character daily—read, say, and sing His attributes (Psalm 145). • Replace fearful thoughts with truth: write out verses like Psalm 56:3–4 and memorize them. • Pray honestly but end thankfully (Philippians 4:6). Gratitude shifts focus from threat to Provider. • Stay in community; mutual encouragement drives out isolation’s amplified fears (Hebrews 10:24–25). • Serve someone else. Obedient action redirects energy from self-concern to Kingdom mission (Galatians 5:13). Promises Worth Posting on the Refrigerator • Psalm 91:5–6 – protection from “terror of the night.” • Isaiah 41:10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you.” • 2 Timothy 1:7 – “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.” • Romans 8:38–39 – nothing can separate us from Christ’s love. Living Differently Than Job 15:21 Describes The wicked anticipate destruction; the redeemed anticipate deliverance. By fastening our minds on the Prince of Peace and acting on His Word, the dread that haunted Eliphaz’s portrait loses its grip. Terror may still whisper, but it no longer dictates the soundtrack of our souls. |
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