29/09/2026
Topic : Fear Not, I Am Here
"Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD." Text : Jeremiah 1:8 KJV
Fear can easily paralyze people, especially when they are faced with an overwhelming task. Jeremiah's fear was just natural since he was young and inexperienced, commanded by God to speak His truth to a rebellious nation.
The challenge was not just rejection but the dangers that came with the opposition.
It may have been very daunting but God gave him a simple yet powerful and reassuring command:
Be not afraid." The safest place for Jeremiah was not staying as far away as he can from danger but in staying as close as he can to God and trusting in His protection. He was not promised by God a life without struggles, but God's deliverance and His presence.
Child of God, Jesus already told us that we will have trials and persecutions in this world but His promise is the power to overcome through Him.
When we step out in faith to serve God's purpose, we will face different oppositions, but the unfailing promise is that He will remain as our refuge and deliverer.
This promise can be seen in many places in scriptures like God's promise to Joshua to be strong and courageous for God was with him and Jesus' reassurance to His disciples that He will always be with us to the very end of the age. Nothing is more secure than knowing that God is with us all the time and even though we face dangers for His name's sake, we find fulfillment and eternal bliss in it.
Prayer point: Lord, thank You for the privilege and joy of serving You, despite the troubles that come with it. Give us strength and courage to stand firm in our calling. May we always trust in Your presence, knowing that You are our protector. In Jesus, name. Amen.
Good morning to you.
A wonderful day of testimony to you.