![]() ![]() Instead, Jesus immediately reached down, lifting him out of his predicament. It’s important to note when Peter called out to the Lord, Jesus did not reprimand him, nor did he shame Peter. You can read that account in Matthew 14:22-33. Just like we do when we start letting the wind and waves that scare us eclipse our faith. One step, two steps.īut then he took his eyes off of Jesus and immediately went down. But looking at Jesus, he decided to do it. Remember when Peter saw Jesus on the water and wanted to get out of the boat and join him? The weather was not great when Peter made his decision. Satan will do anything to get our eyes off of the Savior. The enemy of our souls loves it when we are afraid. The Bible tells us God is not the originator of fear ( 2 Timothy 1:7). While Peter faced his fears and frailties, God ultimately equipped Peter to become a mighty witness. But did God leave Peter in his fear? No, he was everpresent. And when Peter heard the rooster crow, he wept bitterly. Maybe someone else would fail, but surely not Peter. When Jesus told Peter in Matthew 26:34 that Peter would deny Him, Peter did not believe Jesus. He saw himself as brave and totally sold out for the Lord. Peter believed he would never let Jesus down. He has said it again and again in his word, and has there provided sovereign antidotes against fear: but he will go further he will by his Spirit say it to their hearts, and make them to hear it, and so will help them." That he will silence their fears: Saying unto thee, Fear not. Art thou ready to sink, ready to fall? I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.he will take us by the hand as our guide, to lead us in our way, will help us up when we are fallen or prevent our falls when we are weak he will hold us up-wavering, he will fix us-trembling, he will encourage us, and so hold us by the right hand, Ps. Art thou destitute of friends? I will help thee in the time of need. Observe with what tenderness God speaks, and how willing he is to let the heirs of promise know the immutability of his counsel, and how desirous to make them easy: "Fear thou not, for I am with thee, not only within call, but present with thee be not dismayed at the power of those that are against thee, for I am thy God, and engaged for thee. That they may depend upon his presence with them as their God, and a God all-sufficient for them in the worst of times. For the suppressing of fear he assures them, I am. 14), "Fear not, thou worm Jacob fear not the threatenings of the enemy, doubt not the promise of thy God fear not that thou shalt perish in thy affliction or that the promise of thy deliverance shall fail.’’ It is against the mind of God that his people should be a timorous people. That is a word of caution, counsel, and comfort, which is so often repeated, Fear thou not and again (v. Perhaps it is intended, in the first place, for the support of God’s Israel, in captivity but all that faithfully serve God through patience and comfort of this scripture may have hope. Matthew Henry's Commentary gives a wonderful, hope-filled explaination of Isaiah 41:10 "The scope of these verses is to silence the fears, and encourage the faith, of the servants of God in their distresses. To trust that he will be enough, no matter what. To fear not means to trust God instead of believing our present situation is bigger than God is. And yet, God gives us many reminders to fear not. He knows when we get worried or become anxious. What does it mean to ‘fear not?’ Isaiah 41:10 Explained So he made sure he wrote about it often in his love letter to us. And yet, our God knew we would struggle with fear. We can worry about all sorts of things, big and small. All of us can be fearful about our health, or our finances. Maybe you’re wondering how you’re going to live when a family member has died. You may be worrying about your children (young or grown), or worrying about a loved one who is sick. We need to be honest with ourselves and face those fears. ![]() So how should we respond to God’s Word, ‘Fear not for I am with you?’ Can we honestly take to heart Isaiah 41:10 today and experience freedom because of God's presence? What does this Bible verse really mean?įirst of all, we can’t deal with anything we don’t acknowledge. All of us deal with things that scare us. ![]() I reached out to my Facebook community and asked, “What is your biggest fear?” But I did not expect the abundance of responses I received. I will strengthen you and help you I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you do not be dismayed, for I am your God. ![]()
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