Fear not!” Actually, there are more than 365 “Fear nots” in the Bible! Thank God because we need to be reminded to “Fear not” and trust God everyday. “Fear” is spoken of over 500 times in the KJV. Furthermore, in addition to the “Fear nots” many times the Bible teaches us to “Fear God,” which really means reverence God alone and do not fear anyone or anything else. Expanding the search to look at verses encouraging us not to worry or not to be anxious would add many, many more “Fear not” Scriptures. This is why I say that there are more than 365 “Fear nots” in the Bible. ~ A Fear Not Prayer One example is Psalm 56. David has been seized by the Philistines and he starts to become afraid, but instead he sets his vision on his Lord and Savior in his midst. He praises God and his word to him: “Fear not!” He puts his trust in the Lord… When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, In God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? (Psalm 56:3-4, repeated in similar words in verses 10-11.) What are you Afraid Of? What fear is trying to take a hold of you right now? What threat or trouble are you facing? Pray with David, “When I am afraid of _________, I will trust in you, O Lord.” And if you’re not afraid now pray it anyway! A time of strength is the best time to pray because then you can “Watch and Pray” with Jesus, preparing your heart now to take refuge in the Lord when temptation comes. *God bless and keep sharing the Good News
Posted on: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:38:24 +0000
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