Tag: faith

Fear Not – Just Do It

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And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son. For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sends rain upon the earth. 1 Kings 17 verses 13 and verse.

When you have work to do for the Lord, do not hesitate.

Be diligent.  

Do it with kindness.

Whatever God wants of you.

Too many questions lead to doubt and anger.

We will never understand God’s ways.

His ways are past finding out. 

(Elijah the prophet of God came to the widow of Zarephath and asked her for a morsel of bread to eat. She only had enough for her and her son and nothing more. But Elijah said to her, Fear not, go and make me first, then make for you and your son.  She did as he commanded in faith, and the barrel of meal did not waste away, and the oil stayed.) 

Fear Not – Speak the Truth

“speak the truth and speak it ever”

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And the King said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? 1 Samuel 28 verse 13

“Speak the truth and speak it ever.”
Don’t be afraid to say what is right.
Speak up for the truth and believe it.
But those who speak what is right have very few friends,
And walk a lonely path.
Rest assured, God is our rewarder and our comforter.
With Him in control we are never alone.

Fear Not – Peace Be Still

There is no God like this everlasting God we serve.

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And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel…1 Samuel 23 verse 17.

(David was anointed King and promised by God the throne. In this chapter of the book of Samuel, King Saul’s son Jonathan assures David he will be king no matter how much Saul, his father, seeks to murder him. God uses Jonathan to remind David of his future.
Sadly, Jonathan later breaks the covenant and remains with his father even unto his death.)


Storms may rise and threaten to destroy all hope and promises.
But God is in control.
He calms the storms of life with a wave of His hand.
He creates a dry path to walk in the seas of trouble and makes bridges of hope for the future.
There is no God like this everlasting God we serve.
What is to be, will be, and no one can hinder His work.
Therefore, be not deceived when God makes a promise He will fulfill His word.

Fear Not There is Forgiveness

He is a forgiving God.

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And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not ye have done all this wickedness; yet turn not aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. 1 Samuel 12 verse 20

Fear not; there is forgiveness with the Lord.
If you turn to Him and seek Him with all your heart, He will be found.
He is a forgiving God.

Fear Not – There is Torment

It cannot rule, nor can it even exist when you put your trust in the Lord.

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Fear has torment. (1 John 4 verse 18 -20)
Torment is severe physical or mental suffering. (Oxford Dictionary)
But perfect love gets rid of every fear.
With God in control, fear takes a back seat.
It cannot rule, nor can it even exist when you put your trust in the Lord.

Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it. 1 Samuel 4 verse 20.

Fear Not – For What is Fear?

Fear has torment

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What is fear?
Fear is a strong emotion exhibiting a few physical responses such as high blood pressure, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, and sweating.
“Fear is the oldest and strongest emotion, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is the fear of the unknown.”
No wonder fear has torment.

And the Lord said unto him, Peace be unto thee: fear not, thou shalt not die. Judges 6 verse 23

(reference: 1 John 4 verse 18 and Oxford Dictionary)

Fear Not – Be Encouraged

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And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said unto him, Turn in, my lord, turn in to me; fear not. Judges 4 verse 18

Words of encouragement are part of a language that builds strength.

We all need a kind word now and again. 

And kindness is always rewarded.

Fear Not God Is A Present Help

Fear them not…there shall not a man of them stand before thee

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God is our helper.

He hears our cries before we call on His name.

He knows our needs and understands our every circumstance.

He is our God, full of compassion and plenteous in mercy.

He will never let us down.

And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear them not; for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee. Joshua 10 verse 8

Fear Not – He Is Your Defender

Who shall His work withstand.

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And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear not neither be thou dismayed : take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people and his city and his land. Joshua 8 verse 1

God prepares a way where there is no way.

Therefore, trust Him where you cannot trace Him.

When He makes bare His arm,

Who shall His work withstand?

When He His people’s cause defends,

Who then shall stay His hand? – P. Gerhardt, (1607 -76)

In Praise of Love

Love never fails

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Many waters cannot quench love…

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels and have not charity I am become as a sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal.”

I may be articulate but, If there is no love behind my speeches, then they are mere words.

Though I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains and have not charity, I am nothing.

I may be intelligent and spiritual in my approach to life, but if I do this all without love; I am nothing and my deeds are for nought.

Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profits me nothing. 

I give to the poor, help those in need, but I do it for recognition, it is all for nothing if it is done without love.

Counting the ways of love:

True love shows patience despite troubles, is kind, is not fueled by envy, is not evil, does not look for self-praise, behaves with propriety, is not selfish, endures all, hopes for the best, is happy with doing what is right, and love never fails. 

reference verses: 1 Corinthians 13