God’s Promises to Overcome Fear
When you are experiencing fear, think of God’s love. Your Heavenly Father offered His only Son to die for you that you may have eternal life and don’t die. Therefore, be sure that God will not withhold any good thing from you as you as you walk in His path (Deuteronomy 28:1-14). As you reflect on the following verses, your fears will fade away:
“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32).
“For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee” (Isaiah 41:13).
“Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken” (Proverbs 3:25-26).
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7).
“For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled” (1 Peter 3:12-14).
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalms 46:1).
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday” (Psalms 91:4-6).
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee” (Isaiah 43:2).
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27).
“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. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over” (Psalms 23:4-5 ).
Exercise Faith
Faith is like a muscle, if we don’t use it it becomes weak. Once we put our trust in God, we will no longer fear the things that come against us. We will be like the psalmist who said “…let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you” (Psalm 5:11). The key to overcoming fear, then, is total and complete trust in God. Trusting God is a refusal to give in to fear.
By faith the believer sees himself already having what has been promised him. His full trust in the One who has made the promises leaves no doubt as to their fulfillment in the right time. Faith thus empowers the believer not only to claim the promised blessings but to have it now. Thus, the promised blessings becomes present realities that are enjoyed and appreciated.
In His service,
BibleAsk Team
