Do not be afraid

" Do not be afraid —for I am with you." Isaiah 41:10

There are two things very difficult to accomplish, namely,
1. to awaken fear in those who ought to fear, and
2. to remove fear from the minds of those who have no just grounds for it.

All who are out of Christ, who live in sin, and neglect the great salvation—have great cause to fear, for there is but a step between them and eternal perdition!

But all who are in Christ, and give evidence of it by their hatred to sin, and their love to God and His people—have no reason to fear; yes, rather they have ample ground for holy trust and joyful expectation.

The frequency with which the Lord gives the admonition, "Do not be afraid," to His people, shows how much they are given to needless apprehension. In the text, an all-sufficient reason is assigned why they should not fear: "For I am with you!" says the Lord. This blessed assurance should quell every rising fear; for Jehovah is almighty to protect, and infinitely good and gracious to provide and bless.

"Fear not, I am with you, oh be not dismayed;
For I am your God, and will still give you aid;
I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand!"
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