Chapter 4: 6
More Divine Promises in the Time of Fear

The Fear of Oppression and Persecution
«And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them nor be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you and you dwell among scorpions; do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their looks, though they are a rebellious house» (Ezekiel 2: 6).

Fear of Loneliness
« Fear not, for I am with you;
      Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
      I will strengthen you,
      Yes, I will help you,
      I will uphold you with My righteous right hand» (Isaiah 41: 10).

« Fear not, for I am with you» (Isaiah 43: 5).

Fear of the Future
« Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore» (Revelation 1: 17, 18).

« Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also» (John 14: 1-3).

Fear of Earthquakes and Disasters
« God is our refuge and strength,
         A very present help in trouble.
 Therefore we will not fear,
         Even though the earth be removed,
         And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea» (Psalm 46: 1-2).

« Whenever I am afraid,
         I will trust in You» (Psalm 56: 3).

Fear of Immigration and Travel
« I am the God of your father Abraham; do not fear, for I am with you» (Genesis of 26: 24).

« 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. 4 I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also surely bring you up again» (Genesis 46: 3-4).

Fear of Alarming News
« He will not be afraid of evil tidings;
         His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
His heart is established» (Psalm 112: 7- 8).

« Do not be afraid of sudden terror,
      Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes» (Proverbs 3: 25).
 

Fear of Failure
« Now the LORD said to Joshua: “Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed» (Joshua 8: 1).

« And the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not fear them, for I have delivered them into your hand; not a man of them shall stand before you» (Joshua 10: 8).

« Do not be afraid; only believe» (Mark 5: 36, Luke 8: 50).

Fear of Mistakes
« He will not allow your foot to be moved;
         He who keeps you will not slumber» (Psalm 121: 3).

« Then surely you could lift up your face without spot;
      Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear» (Job 11: 15).

Fear of War and Terrorism
« And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul» (Matthew 10: 28).

« you shall not be afraid of them, but you shall remember well what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt» (Deuteronomy 7: 18).

Fear from Others’ Fear
«And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled» (1 Peter 3: 14).

«But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows» (Matthew 10: 30, 31).

« Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid» (John 14: 27).

Fear of Anything
« I sought the LORD, and He heard me,
         And delivered me from all my fears» (Psalm 34: 4).

« The LORD is my light and my salvation;
         Whom shall I fear» (Psalm 27: 1).

«There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love» (1 John 4: 18).

Magdy Samuel