VibesPrimjer

The phrase “Don’t be afraid”, is repeated all over Scripture. And in the verse from today, we are told not to be afraid, but then to also fear God, which sounds confusing. What does it mean to not be afraid, but fear God? In this passage, Moses is telling the people not to be afraid by what they are experiencing, but to fear God—meaning, to place confidence in the one who is bigger than the thing they are fearing in front of them. He’s talking more about respect and awe and having the perspective that God is bigger than whatever they are facing.

Today, write out what you are afraid of, and then write next to it, “God is bigger.” Any time your fears start to creep up this week, remind yourself that God is larger than any fear you face.