Genesis 15:1; 21:17; 26:24 "Do not FEAR..."
Exodus 14:13 "Do not FEAR..."
Numbers 4:19; 21:34 "Do not FEAR"
Deuteronomy 1:21; 3:2; 3:22;31:8 "Do not FEAR..."
Joshua 8:1;10:8,25 "Do not FEAR..."
Judges 6:10,23 "Do not FEAR..."
Ruth 3:11 "Do not FEAR..."
1 Samuel 12:20 "Do not FEAR..."
2 Samuel 9:7;13:28 "Do not FEAR..."
1 Kings 17:13 "Do not FEAR..."
2 Kings 6:16; 17:35,37-38 "Do not FEAR..."
1 Chronicles 22:13; 28:20 "Do not FEAR..."
2 Chronicles 20:15,17; 32:7 "Do not FEAR..."
Proverbs 3:25 "Do not FEAR"
Isaiah 7:4; 8:12; 10:24; 35:4; 40:9; 41:10,13,14; 43:1,5; 44:2; 51:7; 54:4 "Do not FEAR"
Jeremiah 3:8; 10:5; 30:10; 46:27,28 "Do not FEAR..."
Lamentations 3:57 "Do not FEAR!"
Ezekiel 2:6 "Do not FEAR"
Joel 2:21,22 "Do not FEAR"
Haggai 2:5 "Do not FEAR"
Zechariah 8:13,15 "Do not FEAR"
Matthew 10:26, 28, 31; 14:27 "Do not FEAR..."
Luke 5:10; 12:7 "Do not FEAR..."
John 12:15 "Do not FEAR..."
1 Peter 3:14 "Do not FEAR..."
Revelation 2:10 "Do not FEAR..."
Fear cripples, blinds, discourages, torments, tortures, embarrasses, distorts, defames, slanders, misrepresents, deceives, damages, silences, paralyzes, distresses, imprisons and enslaves it's victims. No wonder God told us so often NOT to fear! Fear replaces faith, erases trust, manipulates hope and destroys opportunity. Chained as a prisoner of fear, you shrivel into an embryonic state and waste away day after day, after day. Depression engulfs you with a tidal wave of despair and like a hopeless caste away, you're washed up on the island of "if only". Ever been there? Are you there now? I can offer you hope!
Through out scripture, God implores us to resist fear and embrace faith. We are told to be of good cheer (Matt 14:27 KJV) and to take refuge in Him, our present hope in time of need (Psalm 46:1 NASB). We find solace under His wings (Psalm 91:4) and are promised hope for tomorrow, strength for today and courage in the midst of our trials. We're comforted by the knowledge that He'll never leave us, nor forsake us, (Hebrews 13:5) but that He will go with us... even to the end of age (Matthew 28:20)! For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
I encourage you today to take a step into the direction of FREEDOM, resist the urge to fear and embrace Faith in God. Trust Him!
Morning Prayer of Trust in God.
Psalm 3
O Lord, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. Many are saying of my soul, “There is no deliverance for him in God.” Selah
But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. I was crying to the LORD with my voice, And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah.
I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the LORD sustains me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me round about. Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God!
For You have smitten all my enemies on the cheek; You have shattered the teeth of the wicked. Salvation belongs to the LORD; Your blessing be upon Your people! Selah.
Evening Prayer of Trust in God.
Psalm 4
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach?
How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? Selah.
But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for Himself; The LORD hears when I call to Him. Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in the LORD. Many are saying, “Who will show us any good?” Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O LORD! You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and new wine abound. In peace I will both lie down and sleep,
For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety.
A Devotion by Kimberly Waters
February 18, 2010
