“Fear not” is one of the most repeated commands in the Bible, and it almost always comes with a reason: God is present. Scripture does not promise a life without threats; it promises company in the middle of them.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Spoken to Joshua before a task bigger than himself: courage is commanded because presence is guaranteed.
Read the chapter →Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
The valley does not disappear from the path; what changes is who walks alongside.
Read the chapter →The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
The question that disarms fear: if the Lord is on my side, what can anyone do to me?
Read the chapter →For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Paul reminds Timothy that fear does not come from God — the Spirit he gives is one of power, love and a sound mind.
Read the chapter →There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
The antidote to fear here is not courage but love: whoever knows they are loved stops living in dread of punishment.
Read the chapter →What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
David’s honesty: he does not say he will never be afraid; he says what he will do when he is.
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