Fear Not !
“Fear not (There is nothing to fear), for I AM with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I AM your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My (Victorious) right hand of righteousness and justice.” Isaiah 41:10
Isaiah penned these divinely inspired words many years ago but the same words apply today to us who know Him. What great assurance it is to hear the our Father say to us; “Fear Not”
God knows our heart. He knows our thoughts. He knows our fears and even when we do not utter them, He knows them. The Bible says He knows our thoughts afar off (Psalm 139:2). He knows the turmoil that we often face and reassures us saying “Fear Not”. But He does not stop there but continues and says, “I AM with you”. It is so easy for the feeling of loneliness to creep in especially when we are going through tough times and it seems like everyone has deserted us. May be it’s a tough time in your marriage, a tough time at your job, a tough time financially, a tough time with your children, a tough time with your health, a tough time in ministry. If so, I have a word for you. The God of David, is still your God. The Psalmist David says in Psalm 23 “yes though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me”. That same God that was with David is with you.
Friend, the cure for fear is the absolute knowledge that God is with you. Today most people are seeking the affirmation of other men who will disappoint them and let them down. There is only one person in whom we can put our trust. The greatest assurance we can have is to be able confidently say that “Jesus is Mine”. His very presence casts out fear. Thank God for that because when there is fear, we cannot walk in faith and the Bible says “Without faith, its impossible to please God”
In Isaiah 41:10, God does not only promise to be with us, He also promises to strengthen us and harden us to difficulties. That tells us that God knows we will encounter difficulties, but HE will equip us every step of the way. Paul put it aptly when he said “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up” What a Faithful God we serve.
Prayer
Father, in Jesus Mighty Name, I cast out every spirit of fear that is trying to take over your people. Lord, you have not given us a spirit of fear but of Power, of Love and of a sound mind. As your children this is our portion. We close every avenue that the enemy would want to use to allow fear to creep into our lives. We declare that the Word of God shall block off every spirit of fear in Jesus Name, Amen. This day, all fear is cast out and faith has taken its place in Jesus Faithful Name, Amen.
Be encouraged this day, FEAR NOT!!
