Conquering fear.
Scripture
“But now, thus says the Lord, Who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.”Isaiah 43:1-2
Observation
This scripture is one of God’s promises to us. It’s not just any promise we’ve received. It’s a promise we’ve received from our creator. A creator who does not lie or change His mind (Numbers 23:19). This is very important to note because it means whatever He’s about to say is truth we can 100% bank on. Not only were we created by Him but we were always formed by Him. Meaning He knows every single detail about us including our character , gifts , etc more than we or anyone could ever know.
“Fear not “ is a commandment not a suggestion. Fear is an emotion that results from feeling threatened, unsafe or in danger. Why can’t we fear ? Because we’ve been redeemed and called by name, the price of our sins has been paid for . I searched up the meaning of redeem and it is to save someone and also help them do better when they’ve done something wrong.
From this scripture, It’s safe to say bondage is one of the reasons why people fear . Another reason is not knowing your identity and Who is with you when you go through trials and tribulations.
One thing I observe with this scripture is that God is not promising us the absence of trials and tribulations. The scripture says “When you pass through“ not “IF you pass through “. God promises us that we will come out of it untouched and whole. We will pass through the waters and the rivers but we will not drown . We will also walk through the fire but we shall not be burned or scorched .
Application
“Fear not” suggests there may be things that come our way that can compel us to fear . If not , we would have not received this commandment. Our walk as believers of Christ will not always be rosey. This is the reason why we are called to carry our cross daily (Luke 9:23) .
This commandment from God should never be taken lightly because they are words directly from God’s mouth. It’s important to remind ourselves that God is always with us no matter the situation we find ourselves in. Going through trials and tribulations does not always mean you’ve warranted it . Unfortunately we live in a world where the enemy is relentless and comes to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10) .
Whenever we feel unprotected, something bad might happen, or in danger it’s important we remember this promise of God . We may walk in the flesh or sin that may lead us into bondage or captivity but it’s important to remember to not feel defeated or wallow in there. We are to call on the redemption of God through the blood of Jesus (Ephesians 1:7) We should make it a habit to call unto God whenever we find ourselves feeling fearful. Remind God of His promise to you because He holds His word even above His name (Psalms 138:2)
Prayer
Heavenly Father thank You for Your word today. Thank You for Your blood which redeems me . Thank You for forgiving me off my sins. I pray Abba that you help me to believe that You’re always with me through trials and tribulations. I hand over any fear I feel to you in exchange for Your peace in Jesus name I pray Amen.