“Fear Not”
Tuesday, March 18, 2025Key Verse
“But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.” Isaiah 43:1
Text — Isaiah 43:1-5
Message
Sandra was alone in the room when the electricity was put out. Immediately the room turned dark and she became afraid. She then heard a voice saying “Fear not.” Immediately her fear was gone. Fear comes from the devil. It is defined as False Evidence That Appears Real. Fear has the power to torment a child spiritually and physically. For example, if you had a bad dream that looked so real; when you wake up, fear will overshadow you. Physically, if you see something that is threatening, you will become fearful.
There must be a reason why the Bible tells us (in various ways and in various places) to “fear not” hundreds of times. The reason is because fear is a torment. God told us to be filled with hope and trust, not fear. He has given us hope through the promise of His word that He will uphold us by His strength today. He has also promised those who have faith in Jesus Christ, salvation and eternal life with Him in heaven. Therefore, fear not.
Further Reading
Deuteronomy 31:8
Prayer for today
Lord, take away fear from my life, help me to trust You at all times.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
