Fear Not

In the course of a year of preaching The Word, the topic of Fear Not has been visited and revisited.
The last time it was the topic of the sermon was on Palm Sunday. Why do I visit “Fear Not” so often?
It is a common emotion. As I often meditate on “Do Not Fear”, I can honestly say that the biggest issue is the emotion of fear itself. No wonder God tells us 365 times in His Word “Do Not Fear”. That’s one for every day of the year! When God calls you to be free from fear (to overcome this natural emotion and have peace), He does not leave the command hanging in the air.

He puts 5 pillars under it:

1. God is with me
2. God is my God
3. God will strengthen me
4. God will help me
5. God will uphold me

The key to overcoming fear is resting on the pillars of the promises of God:
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”  Isaiah 41:10  

Sandy Frisque (Editor)