If you grew up in the sixties, you probably were consumed with fear because of “Albert Hitchcock” and “The Twilight Zone.” It seemed like someone from outer space was lurking, waiting for you there in the darkness. When I went to bed at night, I lifted the blankets at the foot of my mattress and tucked them securely under my feet, so no monster could reach under the blankets and grab my toes.
Israel had a lot to fear because they were outnumbered and overwhelmed. However, God gave them His promises to relieve fear.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
God does the same for believers today.
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”
Nice not to have fear control our lives.
Think about it.
Gary