So do not fear for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I
am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my
righteous right hand.
—Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
Are you ever consumed by fear? Struggling with little hope?
This verse in Isaiah promises you that even though you may feel afraid and
deserted, you aren’t. You can’t trust your feelings. They will often betray
you. But you can trust what God says in His Word. He won’t betray you. His
truth is unchanging. He is the same today, yesterday, and forever.
You may feel afraid. “Don’t be afraid,” God declares,
“because I am your God. I haven’t given you this feeling of fear. I’ve given
you my power and love so you can have a sound mind.” You may feel evil
battering you. “Nothing that rises to defeat you will prevail!” God says
something that will cost you, but if you pay the price, you will discover
greater faith. “Trust me—and don’t be afraid. If you feel weak, don’t give in
to it! Move forward, and faith will meet you. You will discover my strength to
carry you.”
Faith asks you to take a risk. It asks you to trust in
something beyond your own understanding. It will cost you to trust in what you
can’t see or feel. It will cost you to trust in God’s truth over fearful
feelings. Faith is a decision. When faith is chosen over and over again—and you
have continually acted upon it—feelings will fall in line with God’s truth. You
will have trained your mind, your heart, and your very being to believe in God’s
Word over what human emotion dictates. It is a battle to be won, and you can
win it with your decision to trust Him and step out in faith. God promises to
uphold and strengthen you.
Trust in
the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own
understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to
take. (Proverbs 3:5–6 NLT)
Never allow fear to keep you from stepping out in faith.
With one step forward, you will discover His strength. Give God a sacrifice of
praise. Praise Him for the promise that His truth is greater than how you feel.
“Trust me,” He says. “Don’t worry because I am your God. I will strengthen you
and uphold you. You’re never alone.”
If you move forward in faith and persevere to do His will,
you will receive what He has promised. Don’t just think about what might happen
if you walk in faith. Allow Him to show you He is worth the risk.
©2017 Lynn Lacher
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