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https://www.pastorbencooper.co.uk/ What happens when the story God has given you finally becomes real? In this powerful episode, the seventh installment of our Fear Series, Pastor Ben Cooper takes us on a journey through the complex emotions that arise when we manifest what God has placed within us. This episode draws profound biblical parallels between the flight of Mary and Joseph to Egypt and our own spiritual journeys after we receive and share our God-given callings.

The Fear After Your Calling is Delivered

After the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, the holy family faced immediate, deadly opposition from King Herod, forcing them to flee as refugees into Egypt. Pastor Ben highlights how, like Mary and Joseph, we too often face resistance when we bring God's vision to life. Just as Herod sought to destroy Jesus, we often encounter opposition from unexpected sources when we begin walking in our calling.

This episode invites listeners to explore the reality of this spiritual warfare and the difficult emotions that arise when we experience resistance from people around us. Pastor Ben makes a critical observation: "The people around you are saying there’s no room for Jesus". Sometimes, those closest to us can become the greatest opposition to our calling, and the fear that follows isn't just about stepping into our purpose — it’s the fear of losing what God has entrusted to us.

Fear of Losing What God Has Given

Ministers fear the loss of their ministries. Visionaries fear the death of their God-given dreams. Parents fear for their children's futures. In this episode, we confront the deep-seated fear that emerges once we start living out God’s call, a fear that is born from the possibility of losing what we have gained. Pastor Ben provides clarity, acknowledging that fear is a natural response, but it's also the reminder of the magnitude of the story we are carrying.

A New Season, A New Territory

The birthplace of your calling might not be the place where it thrives. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, but His early years were spent in the protection of Egypt, a place that was foreign to His family. Similarly, our God-given callings might require us to step into unfamiliar places or environments. These transitions — both spiritual and geographical — often provoke unique fears. We question whether our story will survive in new surroundings, whether we’ll be able to continue nurturing our calling in the face of change.

Pastor Ben urges us to remember that God’s calling is never just about the place we start; it’s about His purpose. No matter the opposition or the unfamiliar territory, the story we carry is protected by God's will.

The Antidote to Fear: God’s Story Through You

Rather than dismissing fear, Pastor Ben acknowledges it as a natural human emotion, and offers the antidote: "Your story will survive because it’s not actually your story – it’s God’s story being delivered through you." This profound truth provides comfort and reassurance, knowing that no matter the fear, God’s purpose will ultimately prevail.

Are you ready to face the fear after delivering your calling? In this episode, Pastor Ben helps you understand why no opposition can destroy what God has purposed for your life.

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