THE WORD OF GOD SAYS
All those prayers are coming together now so you will do this well, fearless in your struggle, keeping a firm grip on your faith and on yourself. After all, this is a fight we’re in.
1 Timothy 1:15-19 The Message (MSG)
The loafer says, “There’s a lion on the loose! If I go out I’ll be eaten alive!”
Proverbs 22:13 The Message (MSG)
FEARING THE OPINION OF MAN
The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.
Proverbs 29:25 The Message (MSG)
NEWS FOR THE FEARFUL SOUL
Energize the limp hands, strengthen the rubbery knees. Tell fearful souls, “Courage! Take heart! God is here, right here, on his way to put things right And redress all wrongs. He’s on his way! He’ll save you!”
Isaiah 35:3-4 The Message (MSG)
IGNORING GOD WILL MAKE YOU FACE YOUR WORST FEARS
Well, I choose to expose your nonsense and let you realize your worst fears, Because when I invited you, you ignored me; when I spoke to you, you brushed me off. You did the very things I exposed as evil, you chose what I hate.”
Isaiah 66:3-4 The Message (MSG)
SPIRIT OF FEAR
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 King James Version (KJV)
WHAT YOU FEAR CAN COME TRUE IF YOU ARE WICKED, THEREFORE REPENT AND TURN BACK TO GOD
The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled; the hopes of the godly will be granted.
Proverbs 10:24 New Living Translation (NLT)
WITH JESUS ON YOUR SIDE, THERE’S NOTHING TO FEAR—HE WILL BRING YOU THROUGH ANY HARDSHIP
They were scared senseless, but he reassured them, “It’s me. It’s all right. Don’t be afraid.” So they took him on board. In no time they reached land—the exact spot they were headed to.
John 6:16-24 MSG