FEAR NOT!

Isaiah 41:10

“Fear not, for I am with you;

Be not dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you,

Yes, I will help you,

I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

Last week, we talked about fear. Fear being a painful apprehension of some impending evil; to be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening.  We also defined it as False Evidence Appearing Real.  The enemy often tries to or convinces us that something is real when it really isn’t.  We believe the lies of the enemy, Satan. We are apprehensive about something that has not happened or manifested yet.  Sometimes it is not real, it is fake.

But what happens when something is real?  When we are enduring something that causes us to be apprehensive and not sure of the outcome?

In Isaiah, God chose Israel to be His people.  He didn’t have to choose them and they didn’t merit His love and compassion.  He chose them because He loved them and to represent Him to all the other nations of the world.  But they were often disobedient and had to suffer the consequences of their sins.  They had to go into captivity several times due to disobedience but He reminded them that He would be with them, strengthen them, and help them.

God was reassuring them that they were descendants of His friend, Abraham.  He was their God in spite of their actions. He didn’t throw them away even though they had to endure the punishment. He was not going to let go of them. Indeed, He was going to hold on to them, give them strength and help.

This is still true today.  If you are saved and know Jesus as your Savior, you were chosen by God.  God does not leave you or forsake you.  Hebrews 13:5 says “⁵ Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”  He is faithful and true to His Word.

I know sometimes you may feel like you are walking through life alone and it causes you to be afraid. Sometimes circumstances are hard and you wonder if you can make it through the things that seem dangerous, painful, or threatening.  You may feel as if no one understands or cares.  But that is far from true, God knows and He truly cares. He does not want you to fear or be afraid.  He is with you. You are not alone.

Fear comes when you are uncertain about an outcome or what comes next.  You may feel like you do not know what to do or where to turn. God wants you to know that He is with you, will strengthen you, and help you.  He has you in His hands.

I love the Amplified version of Hebrew 13:5 look at how it reads. “

^“5 Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!” ⁶ So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently say,

“The Lord is my Helper [in time of need], I will not be afraid.
What will man do to me?”

 

Be content with what you have because God is with you.  He will never leave or desert you.  He will support you and not leave you helpless.  He is not letting you go.  He is your Helper.  He will give you victory over sin and the enemy.  You do not have to be afraid or fear!

 

Fear Not!