Isaiah 41:10-11 (NIV)
10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 11 “All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish.
Billy Graham says “fear causes us to doubt God’s promises and disbelieve His love.” I don’t know about you but that is not where I want to be. God’s word, through Isaiah, tells us not to fear for He is with us. What does it mean to have God with you? It means his favor goes before you making things go your way. King Jehoshoaphat faced a huge army that was too powerful for Israel (2 Chronicles 20). Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the LORD and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the LORD, for his love endures forever.” Israel triumphed over their enemy in spite of being outnumbered. God will bring His will to pass and protect His own.
Daily we face challenges that seem to overwhelm us. Did you realize it was a sin to be fearful of these challenges? It shows a lack of faith. God is our strength and shield. He will uphold us with His righteous right hand. What do you face today? Is there a project at work you are not sure how to complete? Is there tension in your family? Do you face a possible bad diagnosis? Whatever the issue, your God walks with you. In fact, He is within you. He will give you the strength to face and triumph over any challenge. He loves you! He has anointed you with all you need to accomplish the dream And rest assured, He has placed that dream in your heart. It would be a shame if you did not live your destiny because of fear, wouldn’t it? Be bold! Go out and try new things. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) says 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. God does not want you to be shy. You carry His image and likeness inside you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Live as a child of the Most High God today! Do great things in His name!
Father, we thank you that You go out before us paving the way for us to make a bold statement in Your name this day. Guide us into Your will for our lives and give us this day, what we will need to bring glory to You. In Jesus name we pray.