Why Christians Should Not Be Afraid
Why Christians Should Not Be Afraid!
Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)
10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'
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1. God's Presence Secures
"Fear thou not; for I am with you..."
A. Even a child is unafraid and secure when his father is
walking beside him holding his hand.
B. As Christians, our Heavenly Father is with us - at work,
play, school, church, everywhere.
C. The Disciples became fearful in the storm:
Matthew 14:27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid."
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2. God's Peace Satisfies
"...be not dismayed; for I am your God..."
“dismayed” = bewildered; confused; frustrated…
A. Millions are unhappy; discontent; frustrated; angry
B. They worship the god of temporal pursuits:
possessions; pleasures; power; popularity
- they soon decay with no peace
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C. The Lord God Jehovah satisfies the longing of the soul.
Philippians 4:7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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3. God's Power Strengthens
"...I will strengthen you..."
A. Many Christians run scared because they are not as strong
as others:
1) Physically; 2) Mentally; 3) Socially;
4) Economically or 5) Spiritually
B. God's strength is made perfect in weakness
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
9 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
C. His strength is sufficient
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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4. God's Provision Supplies
"...Yes, I will help you..."
A. Many try to deal with their problems on their own.
B. God has promised to supply the needs of His children.
Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
C. We will keep receiving if we keep working, praying, and
believing.
Matthew 7:7-8
7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
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5. God's Promise Sustains
"...Yes, I will uphold you with My righteousness right hand."
A. “Right Hand” speaks of strength – God will use all His
greatest strength to sustain us!
B. God promises to sustain us here, but there will be no more
sickness, suffering, or sorrow there...
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Revelation 21:4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."
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Conclusion:
➢ Christians should not be afraid!
➢ God is with them now and will be with them forever more!
Hebrews 13:5-6
5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
6 So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?"
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
➢ Over and over in the Gospels the disciples were afraid, but Jesus continually said, “Do not be afraid!”
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