Growing up as children, we were often afraid of the dark and rightfully so. Darkness usually represented evil or something bad. In times of fear, a child would often turn to a parent or a beloved item such as a teddy for comfort. Their fears were quickly alleviated. Then as teens, we began to rely more heavily on our closest peers. As adults, where do we turn when we are afraid? Do we turn to a parent, a friend, or a loved one?
In Psalms 23:6, the psalmist tells us that although we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we should not fear evil for God is always with us, His rod and staff comforts us. This is an assurance of comfort in our times of fear. God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we should not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling (Psalms 46:1-3). Our fears can be alleviated if we trust God. Then and only then, can we rest assured that God is always there to protect us.
Deuteronomy 3:22 reminds us that the Lord our God Himself fights for us and protects us. If we allow Him to handle our fears, God will take care of them all. Just trust Him and remember that our faith must be greater than our fears. If we seek God, He will hear us and He will deliver us from all our fears (Psalm 34:4).
Whether a child, a teen, or an adult, Isaiah 41:13 reminds us to fear not for God is always with us. We must not be dismayed for He is our God and He will strengthen us and uphold us with His righteous right hand. In closing, fear not, God will overcome all our fears.
