Do Not Fear

The phrase “do not fear” (or “do not be afraid”) is repeated 365 times in the Bible. That means it occurs enough times to remind us each day of the year that we are not to operate in fear. Why? Because the Lord is our God. If we are children of God, we have nothing to fear. No one can snatch our souls from his care. He has given us his name, marking us as his own. Whoever messes with us messes with him.

Before we rush into worry, let’s remember what God is like. God is all-powerful, majestically commanding every wave of the sea and every detail of our lives. He numbers every hair on your head and cares about every sparrow. God is merciful to all he has made. His heart is full of love and compassion beyond what we can fully comprehend. When we partner with his nature and choose his ways, we show others what he is like. If we have no need to fear, there is no reason anyone should fear in our presence either. Today and every day, we have the confidence of our good Father as our assurance. Let’s live for his audience and for his goodness to be made clear through our surrendered lives. May our peace as we trust our Father’s care draw others to want to know his love as well.

When you want to worry, remember that God is with you. He knows everything you’re dealing with. You have nothing to fear.