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Fear
When fear is louder than faith.
Reflection
Over and over, God's first word to frightened people is 'fear not' — and the reason given is never 'because it isn't serious', but 'because I am with thee'. Presence, not explanation, is the comfort offered.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.”
Isaiah 41:10 · KJV“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.”
Psalm 23:4 · KJV“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7 · KJV“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
Psalm 27:1 · KJV“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not... for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 · KJV“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalm 56:3 · KJV“Be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9 · KJV“Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.”
Isaiah 43:1 · KJV“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.”
1 John 4:18 · KJV“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalm 118:6 · KJV