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 …

Fear Not: Jeremiah. “The Lord gave me this message: ‘I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.’ ‘O Sovereign Lord,’ I said, ‘I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!’ The Lord replied, ‘Don’t say, I’m …

Fear Not: Elisha. “And when the servant of Elisha, the man of God, arose early and went out, there was an army surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, ‘Alas, my master! What shall we do?” So Elisha answered, ‘Do not fear, for those who are with us are more …

Fear Not: Gideon. “When Gideon realized that it was the Angel of Yahweh, he cried out, ‘Oh, Sovereign Lord, I’m doomed! I have seen the Angel of the Lord face to face!’ ‘It is all right,’ Yahweh replied, ‘Do not be afraid. You  will not die.’”  (Judges 6:22-24). The era of the Judges was a difficult …

Fear Not: Joshua. “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua, Moses’ assistant. ‘No one will be able to to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. Be strong and courageous, …

Fear Not: The Troops. “‘When you go out to fight your enemies and you face horses and chariots and an army greater than your own, do not be afraid. The Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you!’ When you prepare for battle, the priest must come forward …

Fear Not: Moses and the Spies. “‘Look! He has placed the land in front of you. Go and occupy it as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has promised you. Don’t be afraid! Don’t be discouraged! Don’t be shocked or afraid of them! The Lord your God is going ahead of you. He will fight …

Fear Not: Moses and the Mountain. “The people said to Moses, ‘You speak to us, and we will listen. But don’t let God speak directly to us, or we will die!’ ‘Don’t be afraid,’ Moses answered them, ‘for God has come in this way to test you, and so that your fear of him will keep …

Fear Not: Moses and the Red Sea. “Moses told the people, ‘Don’t be afraid! Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.’”  (Exodus 14:13). So after 400 years of slavery in Egypt, the Israelites have …

Fear Not: Isaac. “The Lord appeared to Isaac on the night of his arrival to Beersheba. ‘I am the God of your father, Abraham,’ He said. ‘Do not be afraid. For I am with you. And I will bless you. I will multiply your descendants, and they will become a great nation. I will do this …