Do Not Be Afraid

Isaiah 41:10,13

“Do not be afraid,” urges Jehovah. (Verse 10)

These are not empty words. Jehovah explains

why his people do not need to fear: “For I am

with you.” He is not a distant source of aid,

promising only to arrive in time to help in moments

of need. He wants his people to know

that he is with them—as if by their side—ever

ready to support them. Is that not a comforting

thought?



Jehovah further assures his worshippers, saying:

“Do not gaze about.” (Verse 10) The Hebrew

verb used here can refer to those who

“look about in all directions to see whether

there is anything that can harm them.” Jehovah

explains why his people do not need to look

over their shoulder in fear: “For I am your

God.” What could be more reassuring than

that? Jehovah is “the Most High,”

“the Almighty One.” (Psalm 91:1)

With the all-powerful Jehovah as their

God, why should they fear?

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