27/04/2026
FEAR
Fear is real and natural; at times it is more real to us than what we fear. Fear may leave us unsettled, insecure, doubting our self-worth, struggling with our sleep and health, and worrying about tomorrow or even if tomorrow will come. The issues that we need settled are these: How do we avoid fear when we can, how do we live with it when we must, and what can we learn from it?
What can I do when I am overcome with fear?
Psalm 46:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.
We should know and remember that God is greater than the most severe threats in life. We will not be overcome by trouble if we recognize sin’s influence and ask God to stay close to our side. He promises to be ready to help us when we ask.
John 14:27
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
We should know and remember that God promises to comfort us and give us the confident assurance that he is with us in any circumstance.
Deuteronomy 31:6
“So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
Romans 8:38-39
I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
We should know and remember that God is always with us. A situation may be genuinely threatening, but God has not abandoned us, and he promises to stay with us. Even if the situation is so bad that it causes death, God has not left us but has, instead, ushered us into his very presence.
Ephesians 1:3
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.
We should know and remember that no enemy or adversity can take away our most important blessings: the forgiveness God gave us for our sins, our relationship with him, and our eternal salvation. These remain secure even when our world falls apart.
Revelation 22:5
There will be no night there—no need for lamps or sun—for the Lord God will shine on them. And they will reign forever and ever.
We should know and remember that as Christians our destiny is eternal victory! Present hardships and heartaches are temporary. We can go forward with the confidence that we are on the winning side.
Matthew 6:26-27
“Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?”
Philippians 4:6-7
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Worry can never change the outcome in a situation—but prayer can. We should pray with a thankful heart, asking God to give us what we need to deal with our fears. Peace is not the absence of fear but the conquest of fear. Peace is not running away but overcoming.
2 Timothy 1:7
God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
We should realize that our fears are opportunities for us to develop greater faith as we call upon the power of God to help us.
Genesis 26:7
When the men who lived there asked Isaac about his wife, Rebekah, he said, “She is my sister.” He was afraid to say, “She is my wife.” He thought, “They will kill me to get her, because she is so beautiful.”
Joshua 17:16
The descendants of Joseph responded, “It’s true that the hill country is not large enough for us. But all the Canaanites in the lowlands have iron chariots, both those in Beth-shan and its surrounding settlements and those in the valley of Jezreel. They are too strong for us.”
We should know and remember that we are not meant to live in fear. If we know we are acting in accordance with God’s will, we can move forward with confidence.
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