God’s command to “Fear Not
God says “Do not fear” hundreds of times throughout the Bible. But what does that mean? Was my 7th-grade-self sinning? Are you wrong to feel fear when you’re not sure how to pay next month’s rent or when you get that dire health diagnosis or when your job is on the line?
He has the power and desire to be with us in the midst of our fears. Remembering this will enable to us to take the next step of faithfulness in our lives. How? Because God is with us. We can continue to fight to believe Jesus is more in and through our fears thanks to his presence with us.
Fear can be a nasty four-letter word. As Christians, when we are afraid we need to know that we can turn to God!
Here are verses that help me to have courage when I am fearful. I hope that they will help you as well!
(Deuteronomy 31:6)
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
(Matthew 10:31)
“Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”
(Isaiah 41:13)
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
(Hebrews 13:6)
So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
(Luke 12:32)
(Jesus says), “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”
(Psalm 56:3-4)
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
(Haggai 2:5)
‘’This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.”
(Luke 12:7)
“Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows”.
God will always love you, whether in death or in life; whether you are afraid or worried. He will always be there for you if you believe.
I pray that when you are feeling afraid you will turn to the One who is always with you and will never leave you!
