Fear has torment
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)
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.
Be strong and of good courage
The battle is the Lord’s.
He will fight for you, and nothing shall stay His hand.
And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies against whom you fight. Joshua 10 verse 25.
Fear them not…there shall not a man of them stand before thee
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
Who shall His work withstand.
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)
Love never fails
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
God’s promises are true
And the Lord said unto me,
God promises are true…
Fear him not: for I will deliver him, and all his people, and his land; into thy hand; and thou shalt do unto him as thou didst unto Sihon King of the Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon.
God delivers on his promise…
So, the Lord our God delivered into our hands Og also King of Bashan, and all his people: and we smote him until none was left to him remaining. Deuteronomy 3:2 & 3
What God promises, He fulfills.
What God promises, He fulfills.
When God gives you a gift, take that gift with both hands, and give thanks.
What He does, He does forever.
No one can take it away from you.
It is yours for all time.
God wills it, so it shall be.
Behold, the Lord thy God hath set the land before thee; go up possess it, as the Lord god of thy fathers hath said unto thee, fear not, neither be discouraged. Deuteronomy 1:21
friendship should not cloud your mind.
When making decisions, friendship should not cloud your mind.
Don’t be afraid of the status of an individual.
Be fair as before the Lord and deal prudently with them.
The Lord is the one who guides and with His help,
Pause for a moment before laying down your conclusion.
God is the one who is the final judge.
Ye shall not respect persons in judgement; but ye shall hear the small as well as great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgement is God’s. Deuteronomy 1:17
No matter how great or powerful the trouble, God says all this is nothing to him.
He is the Creator.
He is Master.
He is God.
And He is already working things out for you even before you call on Him.
Trust Him.
His ways are perfect.
And the Lord said unto Moses, fear him not; for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land, and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon King of the Amorites which dwelt in Heshbon. Numbers 21:34
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