God Cares For Us

"Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness...and will restore thee all the land of...thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually" (2 Samuel 9:7).

These were the words spoken by King David to Mephibosheth, son of his best friend Jonathan.

What were the fears of Mephibosheth?

1. The fear of his disability as he cannot do anything of his own, he has rely on someone because of his lame
2. The fear that his own people might betray him
3. The fear of losing all the possessions because of his inability
4. The fear about his future survival as his guardians might leave him alone and flee away.

Many times we too cross such situations in our life. We might be thinking about our inabilities, weaknesses, skill-lessness, etc. At times we need to rely upon our family or friends or someone else for our own survival. The fear that people might take advantage our lives, the fear that we are betrayed by the one's whom we trusted, the fear that whatever we possess might be snatched away from us.

When such fears grip us, we do not know what is our next step, where to go, who will help me, who can restore to me all that I have lost, who will take care of my future, whom I can trust.

Here King David says to a lame, weak, person Mephibosheth, "Fear not!" He took care of all his needs. He restored all his family possessed. He made him to dwell with him and eat daily from the King's table. What a privilege for this poor man.
                              
Even today when we undergo such circumstances in our lives, we do have our almighty King who says to us, "Fear not!" He will take care of our future and restore to us all that we have lost in the past.

Have a blessed day!

God Our Provider

"Fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest" (Ruth 3:11).

These are the words spoken by Boaz to Ruth.

What were the fears of Ruth?

1. The fear of living alone without a companion
2. The fear of future on who will take care of her as she left her own people and came away to a newer unknown people
3. The fear of persons about on whom she has to rely on
4. The fear about her present poor condition of her life
5. The fear about who will help her to meet all of the things required in her life.

Dear friends, the fear that Ruth had in her life is the fear we today are having. The fear of loneliness, the fear that there is no one to guide us, the fear about where will I go or to whom I can rely on, the fear about our future endeavours. Today our dear LORD God says, "Fear not! " He is a good God who is waiting to meet all the things required in our lives. So take courage for He holds our future and He will bless us.

Have a blessed day!

God Has A Purpose For Our Lives

"Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die" (Judges 6:23)

These are the words of the LORD God spoken to Gideon was hiding himself from the enemies.

What were the fears of Gideon?

1. The fear about why all these calamities are happening to his family and to his people
2. The fear about the continuous defeats in the battles against their enemies and there seems to be no one to save them to restore peace
3. The fear about whether God still exists, whether He hears their cry, whether He can still save His people and deliver them from their enemies
4. The fear about the present state of himself and his family, for his family is the poorest of all and he is the least of all
5. The fear about his own life because he has seen God face to face and spoken with Him.

Dear friends, in our lives we may be crossing the same path of facing continuous defeats, sicknesses, failures, losses, etc. Many times we wonder whether a true god really exists to hear our cries, to see our situations, to deliver and uplift us. Many times we feel that we are not worthy, we are not talented, I am not that good person, I am a nothing, I don't have anything, what good thing I can do. But today our LORD God says, "Fear not! " He has the best plan for us. He has a purpose to do through us. He wants us to be His channel to bless others, to deliver others. At His appointed time, He will lift us up high above our thoughts and desires and make us a blessing to many others. The present situation cannot take our life because the Creator has already planned something best for us. So let us hold on to our peace and do not fear for anything.

Have a blessed day!

God Is Our Strength

"Be not afraid because of them" (Joshua 11:6).

These are the words of the LORD God spoken to His servant Joshua when he was about to meet a great host of armies.

What were the fears of Joshua?

1. The fear of facing many kings joined together in battle against him:
    #Jabin king of Hazor
    # Jobab king of Madon
    # king of Shimron
    # king of Achshaph
    # kings on the north of the mountains
     # kings on the plains south of Chinneroth
     # kings in the valley
     # kings in the borders of Dor on the west
     # kings of the Canaanite on the east and on the west, and to the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite in the mountains, and to the Hivite under Hermon in the land of Mizpeh   

2. The fear of the vast army that was getting ready to meet Joshua and his people in the battle:
    # they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that is upon the sea shore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many

3. The fear about his own army as the people would have become tired and frustrated because of continuous battles

4. The fear about his people that they might turn against him because of battle with huge vast army might cost their lives

5. The fear about how long this battle will take and when this will get over.

Dear friends, many times it seems the whole world might come against us. There might be situations where we feel we do not have anyone standing beside us. We might get weary because of the continuous troubles and problems we face in our lives, the frustrations and the agony we undergo. Many times we fear that our own people might go against us. Continuous trials and temptations we face might make us to question the presence of God in our lives.

Today the same LORD God says to us, "Fear not!" He is with us and He will deliver everything to us that come against us. So be of good courage and take heart. Wait in His presence till He gives us victory over our situations. No matter who is with us, He is with us. So "Fear not!"

Have a blessed day!

God Will Chase Our Enemies

"Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee" (Joshua 10:8)

These are the words of the LORD God spoken to His servant Joshua who was leading the great army of people to help the people of Gibeon against its enemies.

What were the fears of Joshua?

1. The fear about the battle because the he is leading the battle to help the people of Gibeon
2. The fear about the enemy army: five kings were joined together along with their host to meet Joshua and the people of Gibeon
3. The fear about his army travelling all through the night and to meet those five kings and their huge hosts in battle

This was a plot conspired by one king against the people of Gibeon. He called all the kings of that place to help him in order to crush the people of Gibeon. When the news reached about the coming of this huge army, the people of Gibeon send word to Joshua seeking for his help in the battle to save them from that huge army.

Even in our lives many times we face such problems. People talking behind us, backstabbing, spreading rumours about us, talking ill about us, conspire against us - against our promotions, hard works, investments, and so on. Many times we feel tired of traveling to meet against them. Many times we feel discouraged because of all the words that were spoken against us. It seems all our strength have left us. At times we hide ourselves from this world, avoid contacts and meetings. When the pressure within us gets on increased we want to go to a lonely place and open our mouth and cry aloud.

But today the same God who spoke to Joshua says, "Fear not!" He also promises us "for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee". So fear not, for our God is our strength. He will be our strength in our weaknesses. He will be our light when our path seems to be dark. He will be with us when we feel lonely. Our God will bring all the things that you face to an end. Have courage don't lose heart.  Put your faith on Him and He will lead you.

Have a blessed day!

God Who Turns Our Fears Into Gladness

“Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed" (Joshua 8:1)

These are the words of the LORD God spoken to His servant Joshua who was leading the people in the wilderness towards the promised land. They were supposed to win battle against the city of Ai, but because of one person's disobedience they lost the battle and fled away from their enemies who were chasing them.

What were the fears of Joshua?

1. The fear and the discouragement he was facing because he lost the battle against his enemies
2. The fear about the attitude and behaviour of his own people against God's words
3. The fear about God's wrath against the people because of their disobedience
4. The fear about the lost hope among his people about winning the battle
5. The fear and confusion in his mind on how to plan the battle again.

Many of us lost certain things in our lives: because of the wrong moves we did in the past, because of our wrong motives and behaviour, because of fulfilling our own desires, or because of not understanding the path that God has set before us. Today we were standing in a place without knowing what to do and which way to go or how to start over again. Here in this case, God's word came to him when Joshua made sure he took off everything from his people which were displeasing before God's eyes. And thus Gid gave him the victory over the city of Ai.

Today if we are struggling just like how Joshua struggled, let us judge ourselves and take away all that are displeasing before God's eyes. Let us submit ourselves totally into His hands. The same God who spoke to Joshua "Fear not!" is speaking to us today. For He is with us and will deliver us from all our situations. Whatever we lost, God will help us to regain everything. So let us draw closer to Him and submit ourselves into His hands. He will restore the things we lost in the past. He will turn all our mourning into laughter, sufferings into joy, tears into gladness. God bless you.

Have a blessed day!

God Who Gives Us Victory

"Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible" (Deuteronomy 7:21).

These are the words spoken by the LORD God to His people in the wilderness.

What were their fears?

1. The fear about sickness and diseases because of the wilderness life
2. The fear about their enemies: the very thought of their gigantic appearance, their fortress and walls, the inferior thinking about themselves
3. The fear of falling into temptations when they face them and its consequences
4. The fear about their supplies being running out because of their wilderness life.

But the LORD God promises them not to be frightened. He wants them to remember the great signs and wonders He did amidst them, the deliverance He provided with His mighty outstretched arms, the care, protection and providence during their wilderness life.

Even today in our life we are struggling hard in facing many situations and issues. Fear grips us at the very thought about those things or people. But today the LORD God says "Fear not!" No matter what comes against us, no matter how big is the problem, no matter how fierce and vigorous is the issue, we have a big God much much bigger than all these problems that comes against us. The God who was with us all through these days, who lead us thus far, He is able to carry us forward.

So today let us just remember all the good things and the blessings that God has given to us. Let us think about the various ways in which God had miraculously delivered in various past circumstances and start to praise and thank Him for what He has done in our lives. He is faithful to keep up the promises what He has made to us. He will guard us and guide us. He will continue to be our protector, our shield, and our fortress. So fear not, be courageous, and commit our ways into His hands. Surely He will take care of us. He will be with us in all the circumstances we face and will bless us. He will fight the battle for us and will make us to triumph over the victory He purchase for us on all the situations and problems we are facing right now.

Have a blessed and victorious day!

God Is Our Hope And Strength

"Fear not, neither be discouraged" (Gen 1:21)

The words of encouragement given by the LORD God to His people in the wilderness. They were camped before the hill-country of the Amorites which is the borderlands of the promised land Canaan. God promises them that they will conquer the land. But the people feared to go further to conquer the land.

What are the fears of the people of Israel?

1. They feared about the great walled fortress surrounding the land
2. They feared about the numerous people whom they will be meeting if they go making war against them to conquer the land
3. They feared the huge appearance of the giants of that land
4. They feared that it is not wise to go to war without understanding the land and its things
5. They feared that they will be easily destroyed by the people of that land.
  
Today what is the situation you are facing. It maybe something like this hill-country looking with high walls so that no one can conquer or overcome it.

It maybe something standing like a huge giant frightening and making us to flee away from those situations. Many times we would  have fled away fearing to see those situations in our lives. Let us take few minutes to recall what is frightening us and what is making us to flee away.

Today the same LORD God says to us "Fear not!" The problems and situations we are facing might discourage and dissappoint us, making us to feel low about ourselves. Our God wants us not to be discouraged. Take heart and be cheerful. Let us regain our strength in the LORD and get ready to face any situations. Because our God is on our side and He has promised us that He will be with us no matter what is the situation and is going to strengthen us.

Have a blessed day!

God With Us

"Fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed" (Gen 26:24)

The word of God came to Isaac when he was going through a very difficult situation.

What were his fears?

1. The fear of how to feed his family in the hard time of famine
2. The fear of living in a foreign land because he fled from his place due to famine
3. The fear of losing his loved ones and his family because of the people of that land
4. The fear because of the envy of the people of that land due to all the blessings he received from God
5. The fear because the king of that land ordered him to get away from his land
6. The fear of survival because of the oppositions and obstacles he faced from the people in all the things he did.

Dear friends, we too in our life will be going through such tough situations where fear gripping us. Because of the oppositions we face, the envied voices we hear, lost hope on our future, losing our loved ones. But the same God who promised Isaac today promises us that

# He is going to be with us
# He is going to bless us
#He is going to increase us.

So the word of God comes into our lives "Fear not!" The God who promises us is faithful. He is faithful to take you safe and secure through the path you are going through. Have a blessed day!

God Hears Our Cries

The LORD said, "Fear not, for God has heard the voice of the child from the place where he is" (Gen 21:17).

These are the words of God spoken to Hagar, an Egyptian handmaid given to Abraham as his wife, when she was in the wilderness with her about-to-die child.

What are the fears of Hagar?
1. The fear of being a handmaid tortured by her mistress
2. The fear of loneliness as her own husband and his family drove her away along with her child into the wilderness
3. The fear of future as she was wandering alone in the wilderness without knowing where to go, what to do, how to survive
4. The fear of the provisions running out in her hand, every supplies she had is now empty and she doesn't had any hope to get even a drop of water for her dying child
5. The fear of losing her child who is crying out of thirst but found nowhere in the wilderness, putting the child away not willing to see her child's death.

Many times in our lives we come across similar fears - fear about our future, being drove away alone by our family or relatives or friends, about our needs not met, losing the things that we love. This was the same situation Hagar went. But the sovereign God heard the cry of the child and spoke to Hagar saying "Fear not!" And God blessed Hagar and her son Ishmael.

Today the same God who hears the cries of your heart says to you "Fear not!" He wants to bless you abundantly. Just like Hagar listened to God's voice, today if we obey, our God is faithful to bless us and to lift us up. Have a blessed day!

God is my Reward

Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward (Gen 15:1)

 

The LORD says, "Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward" (Gen 15:1)

 

Abram was a righteous person who pleased God through his obedience and faith. But in his life, fear gripped him - about his future.

 

What is the fear of Abram?

• He doesn't have a proper place to dwell in the land along with his family and all that he has.
• He is too old and still he doesn't have a child.
• He feared of his future. There is no one to take care of all that he has, coz he is the richest of the people of his times.

  

Many times fear grips us. Fears about our family situations, about our kids, financial pressures, family issues, future, health problems, and so on. But the same God who said to Abram "Fear Not!" looks at you with a heart of love and compassion and says "Fear Not!"     
     
God became his shield and his reward and he became blessed.  So fear not, our God is protecting you and fills you with His goodness. Have a blessed day!