Posts Tagged ‘ Fear ’

VerseD: Psalm 23:4

Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff — they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4, HCSB

We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, and that includes encouraging each other in the promises of our faithful God, finding comfort in His faithfulness as revealed in Scripture, especially in Christ.

VerseD: Proverbs 22:4

The result of humility is fear of the Lord, along with wealth, honor, and life.

Proverbs 22:4, HCSB

God is good, and we know He judges evil. This should bring us healthy fear of God and gratitude for His goodness that He would save us through the blood of Christ.

VerseD: Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and the rivers will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, and the flame will not burn you.

Isaiah 43:2, CSB

The gospel is overcoming the fear of death and uncertainty, knowing Christ has overcome sin, death, and the forces of this world through His death and resurrection.

VerseD: 2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.

2 Timothy 1:7, CSB

The gospel is overcoming fear, hatred, and sin in the power of Christ’s blood and of the Holy Spirit through repentance, faith, grace, and love.

VerseD: Deuteronomy 31:9

“The Lord is the one who will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

Deuteronomy 31:8, CSB

A life of holiness relies on Christ in all things, realizing God is always with us and guiding our steps as we trust Him.

VerseD: Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One  is understanding.”

Proverbs 9:10, CSB

God is in control and cares for us, and He gives the Holy Spirit to those who seek Him diligently and believe in Christ to find understanding of His will.

VerseD: Romans 8:6

Now the mindset of the flesh is death, but the mindset of the Spirit is life and peace.

Romans 8:6, CSB

God is in control and cares for us, and through the Holy Spirit we are reminded of this and find peace and abundant life in any circumstance.

VerseD: Matthew 6:34

Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34, CSB

God is in control and cares for us, and He will help us through each day as we seek Him and trust Him.

VerseD: Acts 20:24

But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.

Acts 20:24, CSB

This world can be scary and sad, but we have been called and empowered by God to share the hope of Christ until His return and the world is made new.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

1 Corinthians 15:57, CSB

So much in this world can be scary and sad, but Christ moves in us to help us overcome this world and find joy and hope.