Fear Not

If you are believer in the Creator of the Universe, the Master of All, He has something to say to you,

Fear not.

I encounter fear everyday - it's all around us. Just the mention of the word makes a warning bell ring in my head. The LORD does not wish us to be fearful, but faithful. Faithful in His provision, guidance and mercy. He is a mighty warrior against our enemies when we cry out to Him and trust. Walking in faith though difficult times strengthens the very faith that causes us to say, "the LORD is with me, I will not fear."

Below are just a few verses from throughout the Bible that speak about being afraid. Not the fear of G-d, but of the terrifying fear of hunger, pain, torture and death. Only He can deliver us from that kind of horrifying, blood-chilling fear that grips us all at one time or another. Read these words and let them wash over you like soft rain, for this is our G-d, our Protector in times of trouble.

After these things, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying,"Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great." (Gen 15:1)

The LORD appeared to him the same night and said, "I am the God of your father Abraham; Do not fear, for I am with you, I will bless you and multiply your descendants, For the sake of My servant Abraham." (Gen 26:24)

Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever. (Ex 14:13)

Do not fear them, for the LORD your G-d is the one fighting for you. (Deut. 3:2)

The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." (Deut 31:8)

Joshua then said to them, "Do not fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, for thus the LORD will do to all your enemies with whom you fight." (Josh 10:25)

Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, In spite of this I shall be confident. (Ps 27:3)

The LORD is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me? (Ps 118:6)

Say to those with anxious heart,"Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; the recompense of God will come, but He will save you." (Is. 35:4)

'Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your G-d, I will strengthen you, surely I will help you. Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.' (Is. 41:10)

For I am the LORD your G-d, who upholds your right hand, Who says to you, ' Do not fear, I will help you.' (Is. 41.13)

For he will be like a tree planted by the water, that extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes; but its leaves will be green, and it will not be anxious in a year of drought, nor cease to yield fruit. (Jer. 17.8)

Do not fear, O land, rejoice and be glad, for the LORD has done great things. (Joel 2:21)

Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. (Matt. 10:26)

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. (John 14:27)

But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED... (1Pet 3:14)

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. (1John 4:18)

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. (Rev 2:10)