Fear not! For I'm with you!
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race and peace to you from our beloved Father through our
Saviour Jesus Christ.
FEAR - This four letter word is a common emotional state of
mind in almost all of our lives in various circumstances for various reasons.
We fear for our future, for a perceived impending danger in
life, for insecurity etc.
There are a lot of factors in our lives that bring us to
the grip of fear most of the times.
Practically speaking, they are weak by themselves that they
may fail to protect us even if they intend to do so, eventually disappointing
us. This adds fuel to the fire and aggravates the fear in us. In case if they
really help us overcome a problem, that gives us only a temporary solace only
to lead us into a fear for something else and the story continues.
Now this is a trap in which we put ourselves into and lead
a life of fear and distress every day.
What we all fail to consider are the words of our God our
Father. He said, "Do not fear, for I'm with you" (Isaiah 41:10).
"No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I
was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you."
– Joshua 1:5, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be
discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua
1:9
Now just see this one verse,
"Do not fear, for I'm with you" This verse has
become cliché overtime and so most of us overlook the revelation and power it
carries.
This verse has a command and a reason to obey.
"Do not fear" is the command.
But why?...How can I not fear in such a circumstance? I
have this problem, I have that and how can I not fear?
Now the reason is also given. "For I'm with you"
This could be the single highest possible reason for all of
us to lead a fearless life. Having God Himself with us is the single ultimate
Truth and reason for us to be fearless.
"If God is for us, who (what) can be against us" -
Romans 8:31.(brackets mine).
David reciprocates the way we should to the command of God.
In Psalms 23: 4, he says, "I will fear no evil, for You
are with me."
He perfectly understood the one Truth that casts out fear
in us. "God with us"(Immanuel) is the too-good-to-be-encouraging
truth for us to live a life of fearlessness.
Jesus reassured the same by saying, "I'll never leave
you nor forsake you"-Hebrews 13:5. He never leaves us. Not even a micro-second
in our life. He is with us, totally aware of all that we go through. Just cast
all your cares (anything that you care for) on Him for He cares for it. When
you consciously do this, you will feel very light in your heart. Surely He
takes care of things you hand-over to Him. Just feel the rest He gives you. Word
of God says, He has given His peace to us. Literally His peace which no one could
ever take away from us.
Just find peace in Jesus Christ in His words. He is the
answer for all our questions. He is the Way (solution) for all our problems. He
is the Truth that sets all of us free from the trap.
He is all that we need in life and He knew it and made sure
He gave Himself to us on cross.
Jesus loves you. He is able to rescue you from your fears
in life. Just give yourself to Him.
Let His peace rule your hearts and fill you with hope and
confidence to face your life.
God bless you!
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