The words “Do not be afraid” appear several hundred times in the Bible. God says it to Abraham in Genesis, and Jesus says it to the apostle John in Revelation. Sometimes God speaks these words to individuals in private conversations; sometimes God delivers this message through prophets or kings in mass gatherings.
On some occasions the words must have been spoken gently, as when Gabriel comforted young Mary of Nazareth (Luke 1:30). At other times, the tone seems sharper, more like a command, as when Moses tells the Israelites: “Do not rebel against the Lord. And do not be afraid of the people of the land” (Numbers 14:9).
But on every occasion, God’s people were assured that he knew why they were full of fear, how to dispel that fear, and what steps would enable them to move forward in their faith journey.
Join us as we travel through the Bible and explore how we, too, can overcome fear, strengthen our resolve, and move forward in faith. When we choose to fight fear, we can:
- Take the Next Step
- Focus on Purpose
- Listen to God
- See God’s Provision
- Persevere
- Go with God
- Focus on the Right Giant
- Be Strong and Courageous
- Embrace God’s Peace
- Worship the One, True God
- Stand Up for Truth
- Believe God Hears You
- Embrace the Opportunity
- Speak God’s Words
- Tackle-the-job
- Sing and Watch God at Work
- Prepare and Pray
- Shout, “Here Is Your God!”
- Anticipate the Sweetness
- Study the Scriptures
- Count on Restoration
- Return to God and He’ll Return to You
- Choose Commitment
- Acknowledge God
- Claim God’s Promises
- Rejoice, for Your King Is Coming
- Access God’s Peace
- Speak and Don’t Keep Silent
- Value Each Day
- Respect Governing Authorities
- Rely on God’s Sovereignty
- Heed the Warning
- Be Thankful