Fear Not

Isaiah 43:1 NKJV “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.”

No one is exempt from temptation to fear, but we have a choice to not yield to the temptation. The first man God created was Adam, and the first recorded words Adam spoke were these: “I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.” There are numerous areas of fear, but studies confirm that our seven greatest areas of fear are finances, health, career concerns, parenting struggles, family relationships, accomplishing personal goals, and death. Fear is not from God (2 Timothy 1:7). Fear is of the devil, and it has torment (1 John 4:18).  Fear means “sudden attack” or “ambush or snare.” That is what fear does; it attacks us and takes us captive. So, what is the answer to fear? Faith in God! Fear weakens, but faith strengthens. Fear imprisons, but faith liberates. Fear paralyzes, but faith empowers. Fear disheartens, but faith encourages. Fear sickens, but faith heals. The words “fear not” or “be not afraid” are recorded in Scripture many different times. God has given us sufficient “fear not” or “be not afraid” assurance to strengthen our faith to not fear or be afraid every day of the year. And here is one of them: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine” (Isaiah 43:1). Do not give in to fear, rather stand on God’s Word and He shall see you through your challenges and make you stronger. God is with you every day, and He promises to strengthen and guide you in every situation you face. For every fear you face, there is a faith promise against that fear!