Do not fear

Isaiah 41:10 'Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'

Last night at our deacon's meeting Rob Cornet gave a devotional from this passage of scripture. It really spoke to my heart. I went to bed last night meditating on it and woke up this morning with it on my mind.

The Lord is speaking in this passage and saying, "Do not anxiously look about you..." What does that mean? It means do not be looking around worrying about what could potentially go wrong. I know at times I look at circumstances and get my eyes on them, and then I start to imagine all the things that could possibly happen if those circumstances get worse. I then am paralyzed by a sense of dread in regards to the future. The Lord says not to do that. On what basis does the Lord tell us not to let anxiety rule and reign in our hearts? On the basis of His ability to strengthen us! He says that He will strengthen us and uphold us with His right hand. So if that is true there is no reason to worry, fret, or fear. No matter what we face, God will help us.

Rest in Him today, and do not fear what the future holds. He will give you what you need to face whatever is ahead.