He Says, Fear Not!

Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Fear is a paralysing emotion caused by a real or imagined threat of danger, pain, or harm. We all have our own bosom fears that cling to us even after we become children of God. When He says, “Fear Not!”, it is not a suggestion. He is commanding us not to be afraid of our circumstances because He is with us.

When God says, “I am”, “I will”, He is giving us His Word and His Word is true. We have a sure claim on His promises because He has established an everlasting relationship with us – I am YOUR God. He has assured us of His strength and help – His right hand. The right hand of God signifies justice, power, victory, and salvation.

We should never doubt whether God will fulfil His promises. He will do the impossible to make them come true. He is watching to see His word fulfilled in our lives (Isaiah 55:11). When we pass through the destructive and fiery trials of life, nothing can scorch us because He is with us (Isaiah 43:2). If God is for us, who can be against us? If the Lord is on our side, what can mortal man do to us? Even when we are facing death, we fear no evil because He is there to comfort us (Psalms 23:4).

Whenever fear knocks on your heart, remind yourself that God chose you before He laid the foundation of the world. He knit you together wonderfully and beautifully in your mother’s womb. Isn’t it a comforting truth that He knows the exact count of the hair on your head? He has engraved you on the palm of His nail-pierced hands. Even if your own parents forget you, He will not!

The most appropriate response to such amazing promises of a loving, trustworthy Saviour is: Fear NOT!