Never Fear

It seems that the word of the year for 2020 is FEAR.

There has been so many scary things in this world this year - COVID, riots, murder hornets. What next?!

But our Lord is the antidote to fear. Throughout the Bible, He comforts us.

The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid? (Ps. 27:1)

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Ps 23:4)

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isa. 43:10)

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (Jn. 16:33)

It is easy to let fear win and lose hope when we place our hope on the things of this world. Everything and everyone in this world will ultimately fail. Not so with Christ. When we place our hope on Him, nothing can prevail against our ultimate salvation, our victory, though Christ, over death itself. So there is no need to fear. We are in His good hands.