Faithful Fear

Pastor Jim walks through the reign of King Ahaz and the nature of fear in leadership. Unlike his ancestor David, Ahaz responds to threats with frantic fear rather than trust or "faithful fear", leading to idolatry, poor alliances, and the abandonment of God’s worship. Jim challenges us to examine how we respond to fear: do we panic and grasp for control, or do we redirect that fear toward deeper reliance on God? Through the words of the prophet Isaiah, listeners are reminded that God is present, faithful, and calling His people to trust Him even when life feels overwhelming. This message offers a clear call to be impressed by God’s faithfulness rather than intimidated by present threats and encourages us to build regular rhythms of prayer and reflection so that fear becomes an invitation to faithful obedience.