Posts Tagged ‘ Fear ’

VerseD: John 7:38

“The one who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, will have streams of living water flow from deep within him.”

John 7:38, HCSB

God is faithful, so we can put our faith in Christ, the truly faithful one who went to the cross. He then sends us the Holy Spirit to live in His faithfulness.

VerseD: Matthew 7:8

For everyone who asks receives, and the one who searches finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 7:8, HCSB

God is faithful, and He will always provide us what we need. We may not understand what we need, but we can know that He will use us to spread His glory and bring us to Himself in eternity.

VerseD: Psalm 42:1

As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, God.

Psalm 42:1, HCSB

God is always faithful, so Jesus should be our greatest desire, especially in light of the faithfulness of Christ on the cross and the presence of the Holy Spirit within us.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 7:10

For godly grief produces a repentance not to be regretted and leading to salvation, but worldly grief produces death.

2 Corinthians 7:10, HCSB

God is always faithful, and when He reveals our sin He also shows us grace and love. Trust Jesus and His forgiveness, letting go of the sins of the past.

VerseD: Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I will trust in You.

Psalm 56:3, HCSB

There is no fear in love, and God is always faithful and our source of love. Trust our faithful Lord.

VerseD: Joshua 1:9

“Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9, HCSB

The opposite of love is fear, and God became one of us to restore the relationship between humanity and God. We know we are His friends when we not only believe in Christ but trust that He will fulfill His promises in this life and for the next, being able to not fear but face all this lofe has.

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.