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Jesus always said this when knowing His disciples were on edge. The most memorable time was when He appeared before His disciples in their meeting room after He had risen from the dead. They were concerned that they would be arrested after Pilate crucified Jesus. They were huddled together because Mary told them that the tomb was empty!

Jesus became flesh so that He could identify with us. And so we could never say, "He doesn’t get what it’s like being human." He totally understands our frailty. He gets it when we’re weak from fear. He knows our pain when our hearts are broken. That’s why He’s so quick to ease our fears by saying, "Fear not."

Here is the proof that we have nothing to fear. Isaiah tells us what our Father told him. "...I have chosen you and have not rejected you; so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand...Do not be afraid, O worm of Jacob, O little Israel, for I myself, will help you..."

Whenever you see Israel in the Bible, claim their heritage because we are adopted children as sisters and brothers of the Lord’s chosen, Israel. We share in the promises of their inheritance. (Eph. 1:6, 3:6, 4:6.)

As a loving Father, God promises to be with us through everything. He claims us as our Father, Jehovah God. He is our sovereign, totally in control of the universe, Abba, Father. Now that’s the Dad I want in my corner!

He gives us strength when we’re weak; uplifts us when we’re depressed. He upholds us and sustains us when times get tough. He holds our hand when we tremble. "Be still and know I am God." Waiting for God to show up and lead us becomes a gift of seeing His sovereignty at work. Who can be afraid with Him by our side?

Identify with being a child in God’s family. Fear is from the devil. God wants us to live without fear, so don’t believe the devil’s lies. God wants us to live in His peace.

Take Home Nugget

Isaiah 64:4 says no man has heard, nor eye has seen what God has prepared for him who wait for Him. What an exciting thought. Waiting for and walking with God is how we abide in Him. What unforeseen future can you imagine He has for you?

Of all the things we want
the future holds what we cannot see.
But when we believe and hold onto
His promises, who knows what will be?