Do not Fear / God is with You

Genesis 26:24

“…I am the God of your Father Abraham; do not fear, for I am with you and I will bless you…”

Genesis 35:17

Now it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, that the midwife said to her. “Do not fear; you will have this son also.”

Even in the face of death, God does not want us to fear.

Genesis 46:3

So He said, “I am God, the God of your Father; do not fear to go down to Egypt, for I will make of you a great nation there.”

He does not want us to fear in the face of trials. And He blesses those who are obedient.

Deuteronomy 1:21

Look, the Lord your God has set the land before you, go up and possess it, as the Lord God of your fathers have spoken to you; do not fear or be discouraged.

Sometimes obeying God is scary, but we must treat His words, “do not fear” as a command, knowing that He is always with us and that we don’t have to be afraid.

Deuteronomy 31:6 & Joshua 1:9

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.

…Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Isaiah 43:1

But now thus says the Lord, He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.

Luke 2:10

Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

The good news is the birth of Jesus Christ. Because of the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus we don’t have to be afraid.

Matthew 10:31

Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

John 14:27

…Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Acts 18:9-10

Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you…

Revelation 1:17-18

When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as though dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.