Day 21 — Don’t Be Easily Threatened
- Dr. Michael Stallings
- Nov 4
- 2 min read
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Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand. so, don't be easily threatened. Your God is God.
When your identity is fragile, almost everything feels like competition. Someone else’s success becomes your failure. Their gifts feel like your weakness. Their opinions feel like an attack. That insecurity drives defensive, critical, and even jealous behavior—the kind that fractures relationships and poisons communities.
When you’re secure in Christ, you don’t have to see everyone else as a threat.
God’s Word reminds us that we don’t need to live in fear or comparison. Our value is fixed, our purpose is assigned, and our strength is provided by the One who holds us with His righteous hand. If we are rooted in Him, we don’t need to defend our worth—we can rest in it.
Jesus never felt threatened. Not by Pharisees, not by popular teachers, not even by the praise others received. He didn’t need to compete—He came to serve. That’s what security in the Father looks like: calm, confident, and generous toward others.
Lay down the need to prove yourself. Celebrate others. Learn from them. Bless them. You’re not losing when others shine. You’re just joining the work of a God who has more than enough glory to go around.
Reflection Questions:
When do I feel most threatened by others—and what does that say about where my identity lies?
How can I celebrate someone else’s success this week instead of competing with it?
Prayer: Father, free me from the fear of being overshadowed. Teach me to live securely in Your love and to bless others without feeling threatened. Make me more like Christ—confident in calling, generous in spirit, and free from comparison. Amen.
Think about it today while you walk in his love and share His grace!
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