Fear not, for I am with you!!!

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee….” Isaiah 41v10 (KJV)

“Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; …” Isaiah 41v10 (AMP)

This is one verse of Scripture that I truly like and has encouraged me. God is saying, fear not, don’t be afraid, and the reason He tells you not to be that, is that He is with you. But, but, but, …. Lord You do not know, understand – really…. His response, I am with you. Don’t be afraid. Yes, we do go through trials, storms, difficult times, uncertain situations about work, food, finances, rent, expenses, but His assurance is that, I am with you, so do not be afraid. I think of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, they did go into the fiery furnace, but God showed up for them in the fire, and delivered them (Daniel 3). Daniel did go into the lion’s den, but God showed up for Him and sent His angel to shut the mouth of the lions (Daniel 6). Beloved, what is that situation you are facing today that seems so frightening, so scary? Who is that person who is scaring you so much? God is saying, do not fear, I am with you. Hebrews 13v5-6 (AMP) says “Let your character or moral disposition be free from love of money [including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions] and be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you have]; for He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!] So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently and boldly say, The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm [I will not fear or dread or be terrified]. What can man do to me?” Amen.

Supplementary Text

“Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1v9 (AMP)

Prayer

Father, we thank You for You are with us and we do not need to be afraid. I pray that I may know Your ways so I may understand You more fully and continue to enjoy Your favor, in Jesus name, amen.