Rev. James Smith

Fear not. Isaiah 41:10

The Lord’s people are prone to fear, because they do not realize their relation to God, their interests in the promises of God, and that they are always in the presence of God. How graciously our God forbids our slavish fears, and encourages confidence in Himself! Our slavish fears dishonour Him; our filial confidence glorifies Him. He loves to be trusted. He is grieved by our doubts and fears. We should fear nothing but sin; and if we fear sin, follow holiness, and preserve a conscience void of offence toward God and man. If we live on His word, daily use the open fountain, and cultivate communion with God, we can have no cause to fear.

Beloved, leave anxiety, distrust, and slavish fear to the poor godless worldling; but trust thou in the living God always, and everywhere. Hope in God; wait upon God; expect from God; follow hard after God; and all you want will be given. All that will injure you will be frustrated. Be not afraid, only believe. Jesus is with you, and will preserve, bless, and keep you. Therefore, “Fear not.”

And art Thou with me, gracious Lord,
To dissipate my fear?
Dost thou proclaim Thyself my God,
My God for ever near?
Then farewell, anxious gloomy care,
Since God forbids my soul to fear.

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Psalm 46:1-3
“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;
Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling.”

Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

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Taken from The Believer’s Daily Remembrancer by Rev. James Smith. This edited edition is copyrighted.