Fear Not: Jesus and Smyrna. “Don’t be afraid! Do not yield to fear in the face of the suffering to come, but be aware of this: the devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison to test your faith. For ten days you will have distress, but remain faithful to the day …
Fear Not: Jesus and Paul. “One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, ‘Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.’ So Paul stayed there in Corinth for the …
Fear Not: Jesus and the Two Mary’s. “The women, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James, ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel’s message. And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to …
Fear Not: Jesus and the Spirit. “I shall ask the Father, and He will give you another Paraclete to be with you for ever, the Spirit of truth… I have said these things to you while still with you; but the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you …
Fear Not: Jesus and the Transfiguration. “The disciples were terrified and fell face down on the ground. Then Jesus came over and touched them. ‘Get up!’, he said. ‘Don’t be afraid.’ And when they looked up, Moses and Elijah were gone, and they saw only Jesus.” (Matthew 17:6-8). There was a time when Jesus told His disciples …
Fear Not: Jesus and the Storm. “Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough. They had rowed three or four miles when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, but He called out to them, ‘Don’t be afraid! The I AM is here!’” …
Fear Not: Jesus and the Disciples. “Don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. What I tell you now in darkness, shout abroad when daybreak comes. What I whisper in your ear, …
Fear Not: Jesus and Jairus. “Messengers arrived from the home of Jairus, the leader of the synagogue. They told him, ‘Your daughter is dead. There’s no use troubling the Teacher now.’ But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid. Just have faith.’” (Mark 5:35-36). The ruler of the synagogue in Capernaum, Jairus, knew of …
Fear Not: Jesus and the Fishermen. “Jesus replied to Simon, ‘Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!’ And as soon as they landed on shore, they left everything and followed Jesus.” (Luke 5:10). By the time we find Jesus with the fishermen, Jesus had been baptized by John, tempted by the devil, and …
Fear Not: Daniel. “Only I, Daniel, saw this vision. The men with me saw nothing, but they were suddenly terrified and ran away to hide. So I was left there all alone to see this amazing vision. My strength left me, my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak. Then I heard the man …
Fear Not: Ezekiel. “Stand up, son of man,’ said the Voice, ‘I want to speak with you.’ The Spirit came into me as He spoke, and He set me on my feet. I listened carefully to His words. ‘Son of man,’ he said, ‘I am sending you to the nation of Israel, a rebellious nation that …