God gives us victory over fear
I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4 ESV)
God’s Word tells us not to fear. Some 365+ times in the Bible, God says “fear not,” or a variation of that expression. “Fear thou not, for I am with thee: be not dismayed, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” (Isaiah 41:10) God knows our human frame, and the fears, misgivings, and discouragement that we can be prone to. God promises He is going to be with us, help us, supply our needs, and keep us. No matter what we face in our earthly life, God will help us to bear it.
Many of the early Christians died as martyrs for their faith. God gave them power over fear even though they faced some very horrible deaths in the hands of their enemies. They were able to die with faith and not fear. Their Christian faith gave them hope of eternal life. Their own leader had told them to “fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28)
By walking in the fear of God, Christians were able to keep His commandments of love and truth. Jesus had told them and showed them that the best choice was to live and die for those principles. Therefore, belief in God gives us victory over fear. —Dennis Edwards [1]
Peace comes not from the absence of trouble, but from the presence of God. —Unknown
[1] Anchor Christianity Is Emotionally Healthy
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