God with us drives away all fear
God with us makes us bold and stouthearted
God with us the best place to be
As I began searching for God's light and instructions for today I found these reassuring words in Zephaniah 3, let me share them with you
Zephaniah 3
Shout for joy, O Daughter of Zion!
Shout in triumph, O Israel!
Rejoice, be in high spirits and glory with all your heart,
O Daughter of Jerusalem [in that day]!
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The Lord has taken away the judgments against you;
He has cleared away your enemies.
The King of Israel, even the Lord [Himself], is in your midst;
You will no longer fear disaster.
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In that day it will be said to Jerusalem:
“Do not be afraid, O Zion;
Do not let your hands fall limp.
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“The Lord your God is in your midst,
A Warrior who saves.
He will rejoice over you with joy;
He will be quiet in His love [making no mention of your past sins],
He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.
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“I will gather those [Israelites in captivity] who grieve about the appointed feasts—
They came from you, [O Zion];
On whom the reproach [of exile] is a burden.
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“Behold, at that time I am going to deal
With all your oppressors;
I will save the lame
And gather the scattered,
And I will turn their shame into praise and renown
In every land [where they have suffered].
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“At that time I will bring you in,
Yes, at the time I gather you together;
For I will make you a name and a praise
Among all the peoples of the earth
When I restore your fortunes [and freedom] before your eyes,”
Says the Lord.
This word not only speaks to us individually but to Israel in the broader picture. It is a prophetic word concerning the nation of Israel and all happening currently.
You may be under enemy threat but my friends your deliverance has come. Rest in the Lord as he gives you the assurance of peace.
God's plans for you are always good. He intends for you to end well only fear not...DO NOT BE AFRAID.
As I researched I found these words by Spurgeon:
"Fear thou not' What not a little?
No, Fear thou not.
But surely I may show some measure of trembling?
No, fear thou not.
Tie that not about the throat of unbelief.
Fear thou not
Neither this day
Nor any day of life.
When fear comes in, drive it away, give it no space. If God rests in his love, and if God sings, what canst though have to do with fear?"
Spurgeon
God is with us despite the rumblings of the earth, roaring of the enemy and the tumult of nations. He is with us
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable],
A very present and well-proved help in trouble.
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Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change
And though the mountains be shaken and slip into the heart of the seas,
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Though its waters roar and foam,
Though the mountains tremble at its roaring. Selah.
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There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
The holy dwelling places of the Most High.
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God is in the midst of her [His city], she will not be moved;
God will help her when the morning dawns.
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The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered and were moved;
He raised His voice, the earth melted.
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The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.
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Come, behold the works of the Lord,
Who has brought desolations and wonders on the earth.
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He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow into pieces and snaps the spear in two;
He burns the chariots with fire.
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“Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth.”
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The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.
Dear friends
There is nothing that God allows in our life that will not work for our good and his glory. We will be still and know he is God
Amen
Walk good in Christ
Till we meet again
Pastor J
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