But then I pray and feel better. I read the bible and see God’s promises and reassurance and I know that no how bad things get that the one nation that will remain standing when the smoke clears is “The Christian Nation.” See all our nations belong to this world and this world is being manipulated by Satan….BUT….God’s people are not of this world. We are the spiritual Israel. We have been grafted into the chosen people of the Almighty God. We have nothing to fear.
The Lord has led me to study the books of the prophets the past couple of months. I just keep seeing the Lord saying over and over, "Don't Be Afraid!" and “Fear Not”.
God is telling us this for a reason. God has a plan. He has a plan to save us from this world and from our sin. Through Jesus we have a way back to God and he tells us that not one of his lambs will be lost. In fact, Jesus said that he came for the lost.
The Lord is telling us not to fear because fear is a faith killer. Remember, there are also verses that tell us to "trust God" and to "have faith". The bible tells us that when the angel appeared to Mary he said "don't be afraid." When the angel appeared to Joseph he said, "do not be afraid." The angel says, "Do not be afraid" because God's promises are being fulfilled. Scripture says, "You will give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins." Scripture says, "They will call him Immanuel - which means, "God is with us." (Matthew 1:20-25)
Luke 1:30 But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.
Matthew 14:27 But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
It goes on and on and on.... "FEAR NOT"! "DON'T BE AFRAID"! Do not be afraid; fear nothing in this world because "God is with you". Don't lose faith because God is with you. Don't lose hope because God is with you. Don't give in to sin because God is with you. Don't fear Satan because God is with you. Don't fear anything mankind can do to you because God is with you. No matter how bad or chaotic it gets here on earth, “fear not” – “don’t be afraid because God is with you.
Again, God tells us ahead of time ahead of time that as time marches on toward the second coming of Christ the world gets worse. The world will turn away from God. The Lord tells us to not be surprised at this. Why act surprised when he has told us how it will be.
Luke 1:30 But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.
Matthew 14:27 But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
It goes on and on and on.... "FEAR NOT"! "DON'T BE AFRAID"! Do not be afraid; fear nothing in this world because "God is with you". Don't lose faith because God is with you. Don't lose hope because God is with you. Don't give in to sin because God is with you. Don't fear Satan because God is with you. Don't fear anything mankind can do to you because God is with you. No matter how bad or chaotic it gets here on earth, “fear not” – “don’t be afraid because God is with you.
Again, God tells us ahead of time ahead of time that as time marches on toward the second coming of Christ the world gets worse. The world will turn away from God. The Lord tells us to not be surprised at this. Why act surprised when he has told us how it will be.
Luke chapter 21 tells us that terrible things will happen. There will be wars, civil unrest, disease, famines and natural disasters. The saints will be persecuted and martyred. This chapter tells us that the chosen ones will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of us to death. We will be hated because we are Christians; followers of Christ.
Luke 21:26 tells us that men will faint in terror at what is coming. They WILL BE AFRAID. BUT you see God also reassures his children that "not a hair on your head will perish" (Luke21:18) Luke 21 tells use when all these things happen "do not be frightened" (Luke 21:9) See your soul is safe....so don't be afraid, fear not. When everything around you is frightening; terrifying YOU ARE COMMANDED TO “FEAR NOT”! Stand strong. Be courag eous. Be Patient.
You have to ENDURE! Remain in your faith. Do not let Satan scare you away from your inheritance in God's kingdom. In Matthew 10:28 "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell." Don't fear anything Satan throws at you. He will do his best to make you afraid, to make you stop trusting God and run from your faith. But at the very worst all Satan and his followers can do is make your afraid and yes, kill your body. Remember, scripture says that God controls your soul and it is protected in His mighty right hand. No one can snatch you from it.
Yes, God tells us not to be afraid because we will run from the truth and from our faith if we are fearful. We will hand over our salvation in fear. We will give over our soul because we fear in our body. Why do you think there is more "chaos" in the world than ever before? Because Satan knows that chaos creates doubt and panic. It makes people afraid and when they are cold and hungry and sick and afraid they will grab on to ANYTHING and ANYONE who comes along with some weak old promises of making their earthly life better.
There is an old Weight Watchers saying that says, “Don’t trade what you want MOST for what you want NOW.” Don’t let your fear drive you into choosing a worldly reward over what you really want most….your eternal reward.
Luke 21:26 tells us that men will faint in terror at what is coming. They WILL BE AFRAID. BUT you see God also reassures his children that "not a hair on your head will perish" (Luke21:18) Luke 21 tells use when all these things happen "do not be frightened" (Luke 21:9) See your soul is safe....so don't be afraid, fear not. When everything around you is frightening; terrifying YOU ARE COMMANDED TO “FEAR NOT”! Stand strong. Be courag eous. Be Patient.
You have to ENDURE! Remain in your faith. Do not let Satan scare you away from your inheritance in God's kingdom. In Matthew 10:28 "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell." Don't fear anything Satan throws at you. He will do his best to make you afraid, to make you stop trusting God and run from your faith. But at the very worst all Satan and his followers can do is make your afraid and yes, kill your body. Remember, scripture says that God controls your soul and it is protected in His mighty right hand. No one can snatch you from it.
Yes, God tells us not to be afraid because we will run from the truth and from our faith if we are fearful. We will hand over our salvation in fear. We will give over our soul because we fear in our body. Why do you think there is more "chaos" in the world than ever before? Because Satan knows that chaos creates doubt and panic. It makes people afraid and when they are cold and hungry and sick and afraid they will grab on to ANYTHING and ANYONE who comes along with some weak old promises of making their earthly life better.
There is an old Weight Watchers saying that says, “Don’t trade what you want MOST for what you want NOW.” Don’t let your fear drive you into choosing a worldly reward over what you really want most….your eternal reward.
Do not let fear replace your faith. Luke 12:32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened
Isaiah 41:13 For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not,
I am the one who helps you.”
Don’t let Satan pull you away from God through fear. Study the Word and use it as your Sword against him. Use your faith as your shield.
I tell you dear friends, scripture says that the very hairs of our heads are all numbered. We have nothing to fear for God is our refuge, our rock and our hope. God tells us that we need to listen to him. So listen…..when God says, …. “don’t be afraid! Fear not!
1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened
Isaiah 41:13 For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not,
I am the one who helps you.”
Don’t let Satan pull you away from God through fear. Study the Word and use it as your Sword against him. Use your faith as your shield.
I tell you dear friends, scripture says that the very hairs of our heads are all numbered. We have nothing to fear for God is our refuge, our rock and our hope. God tells us that we need to listen to him. So listen…..when God says, …. “don’t be afraid! Fear not!
And…if after reading this you are still afraid…sneak a peek at the end of the bible….. “WE WIN”!!!
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