Bible Questions Answered:
“...I am afraid
that I will loose my job, and my wife is sick...”
Robert/
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S.A.
Bible Answer:
Bible Texts:
II Timothy 1:7 KJVFor
God hath not given us the spirit of fear;
but (The
Spirit ) of Power,
and of Love, and of a Sound Mind.
Acts 1:8 KJV
But
ye shall receive Power, after that The Holy Ghost is come upon
you..."
Fear
does “not,” come from God.
Fear comes from the devil, the
enemy of mankind.
Fear is a tool in the hand of the enemy to
destroy.
John 10:10 KJV
The thief cometh not,
but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy...”
The
thief, comes to steal our peace of mind, our faith in God and His
word.
Leaving us in torment.
I John 4:18
KJV
"...fear hath torment."
God's people are to be Fearless.
Fearlessness
In The Name Of The Lord:
Isaiah 12:2 KJV
Behold, God is my Salvation; I
will trust, and not be afraid: for The Lord Jehovah is my
Strength and my Song; He also is become my Salvation.
Psalm 91:1-16 NLT
1 Those who live in the shelter of
The Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 This I declare about The Lord: He
alone is my Refuge, my place of Safety; He is my God, and I trust
Him.
3 For He will rescue you from every
trap and protect you from deadly disease.
4 He will cover you with His
feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises
are your armor and protection.
5 Do not be afraid of the terrors of
the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day.
6 Do not dread the disease that
stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
7 Though a thousand fall at your
side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not
touch you.
8 Just open your eyes, and see how
the wicked are punished.
9 If you make The Lord your
Refuge,if you make the Most High your Shelter,
10 no evil will conquer you; no
plague will come near your home.
11 For He will order His angels to
protect you wherever you go.
12 They will hold you up with their
hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.
13 You will trample upon lions and
cobras; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!
14 The Lord says, “I will rescue
those who love Me. I will protect those who trust in My name.
15 When they call on Me, I will
answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them.
16 I will reward them with a long
life and give them My salvation.”
Psalm 27:1-6 NLT A psalm of
David.
1 The Lord is my Light and my
Salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my Fortress,
protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?
2 When evil people come to devour
me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
3 Though a mighty army surrounds me,
my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain
confident.
4 The one thing I ask of The Lord—
the thing I seek most— is to live in The House Of The Lord all the
days of my life, delighting in The Lord’s perfections and
meditating in His Temple.
5 For He will conceal me there when
troubles come; He will hide me in His sanctuary. He will place me out
of reach on A High Rock.
6 Then I will hold my head high
above my enemies who surround me. At his Sanctuary I will offer
sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising The Lord with
music.
CONQUER
FEAR THROUGH THE PROMISES OF GOD:
Genesis
15:1 KJV
After these things the word of the LORD came unto
Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy Shield, and thy
exceeding great Reward.
Deuteronomy 20:3,4 NLT
(Moses)
3 "...Listen to me, all you men of Israel! Do not be
afraid as you go out to fight your enemies today! Do not lose heart
or panic or tremble before them.
4 For the Lord your God is going
with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and He will
give you victory!’
Deuteronomy 31:8 KJV
And the
LORD, He it is that doth go before thee; He will be with thee, He
will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be
dismayed.
Nehemiah 8:10 KJV
"... the joy
of the LORD is your strength."
Psalm 23:1-6 KJV
1
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me
to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still
waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths
of righteousness for His name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no
evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they
comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the
presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup
runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
for ever.
Psalm 34:4 KJV
I sought the LORD,
and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Proverbs 18:10 KJV
The name of the LORD is a
Strong Tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Proverbs
29:25 KJV
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso
putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Isaiah
41:10 KJV
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not
dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help
thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My
righteousness.
Isaiah 43:1-3 KJV
1 But now
thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and He that formed
thee, O Israel (God's people), Fear not: for I
have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine.
2
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and
through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest
through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame
kindle upon thee.
3 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One
of Israel, thy Savior:
Joel 3:10 KJV
"...let
the weak say, I am strong."
Luke 8:50 KJV
But
when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, Fear not: believe
only..."
Luke 12:32 KJV
Fear not, little
flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the
kingdom.
John 10:10,11 KJV
10 The thief
cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come
that they might have life, and that they might have it more
abundantly.
11 I am the Good Shepherd: the Good Shepherd
giveth His life for the sheep.
Romans 8:15 KJV
For
ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have
received the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry, Abba,
Father.
Romans 14:23 KJV
"... for
whatsoever is not of faith is sin."
Ephesians
6:10,16 KJV (The Word of God)
10 Finally, my brethren, be
strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.
16 Above
all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench
all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Philippians 4:13
KJV
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth
me.
I John 4:4,18 KJV
4 Ye are of God, little
children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in
you, than he that is in the world.
18 There is no
fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath
torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
CONQUER
FEAR BY TRUST IN GOD:
II
Samuel 22:3 KJV
The
God of my Rock; in Him will I trust: He is my Shield, and the Horn of
my Salvation, my High Tower, and my Refuge, my Savior; thou savest me
from violence.
II
Samuel 22:31 KJV
As
for God, His way is perfect; The Word Of The Lord is tried: He is a
Buckler (Shield) to all them that trust in Him.
Job
13:15 KJV
Though
He slay me, yet will I trust in Him..."
Psalm
4:5 KJV
Offer
the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in The Lord.
Psalm
5:11 KJV
But
let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever
shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that
love thy name be joyful in thee.
Psalm
9:10 KJV
And
they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord,
hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Psalm
11:1 KJV
In
the Lord put I my trust:
Psalm
16:1 KJV
Preserve
me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
Psalm
18:2,30 KJV
2
The Lord is my Rock, and my Fortress, and my Deliverer; my God, my
Strength, in whom I will trust; my Buckler (Shield), and the horn of
my Salvation, and my High Tower.
30
As for God, His way is perfect: The Word Of The Lord is tried: He is
a Buckler to all those that trust in Him.
Psalm
20:7 KJV
Some
trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name
of The Lord our God.
Psalm
31:1,19 NKJV
1
In You, O Lord, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me
in Your righteousness.
19
Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who
fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the
presence of the sons of men!
Psalm
34:22 KJV
The
Lord redeemeth the soul of His servants: and none of them that trust
in Him shall be desolate.
Psalm
36:7 KJV
How
excellent is thy loving kindness, O God! therefore the children of
men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
Psalm
37:3,5,40 KJV
3
Trust in The Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and
verily thou shalt be fed.
5
Commit thy way unto The Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring
it to pass.
40
And The Lord shall help them, and deliver them: He shall deliver them
from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in Him.
Psalm
40:3,4 KJV
3
And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God:
many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in The Lord.
4
Blessed is that man that maketh The Lord his trust, and respecteth
not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Psalm
52:8 KJV
But
I am like a green olive tree in The House Of God: I trust in the
mercy of God for ever and ever.
Psalm
56:3,4,11 KJV
3
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. (D.L.
Moody's favorite Bible Verse.)
4
In God I will praise His Word, in God I have put my trust; I will not
fear what flesh can do unto me.
11
In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto
me.
Psalm
61:4 NKJV
I
will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of
Your wings. Selah
Psalm
62:8 KJV
Trust
in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before Him: God
is a Refuge for us. Selah.
Psalm
64:10 KJV
The
righteous shall be glad in The Lord, and shall trust in Him; and all
the upright in heart shall glory.
Psalm
71:1,5 KJV
1
In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
5
For thou art my hope, O Lord God: thou art my trust from my youth.
Psalm
73:28 KJV
But
it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in The
Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.
Psalm
91:2,4 KJV
2
I will say of The Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress: my God; in
Him will I trust.
4
He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou
trust: His Truth shall be thy Shield and Buckler.
Psalm
115:11 KJV
Ye
that fear The Lord, trust in The Lord: He is their Help and their
Shield.
Psalm
118:8,9 KJV
8
It is better to trust in The Lord than to put confidence in man.
9
It is better to trust in The Lord than to put confidence in princes.
Psalm
125:1 KJV
They
that trust in The Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be
removed, but abideth for ever.
Psalm
141:8 KJV
But
mine eyes are unto thee, O God The Lord: in thee is my trust..."
Psalm
143:8 KJV
Cause
me to hear thy loving kindness in the morning; for in thee do I
trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up
my soul unto thee.
Psalm
144:2 KJV
My
Goodness, and my Fortress; my High Tower, and my Deliverer; my
Shield, and He in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.
Proverbs
3:5 KJV
Trust
in The Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding.
Proverbs
29:25 KJV
The
fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in The Lord
shall be safe.
Proverbs
30:5 KJV
Every
word of God is pure: He is a Shield unto them that put their trust in
Him.
Isaiah
12:2 KJV
Behold,
God is my Salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid:
for The Lord Jehovah is my Strength and my Song; He also is become my
Salvation.
Isaiah
26:4 KJV
Trust
ye in The Lord for ever: for in The Lord Jehovah is everlasting
strength:
Isaiah
31:1 KJV
Woe
to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust
in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are
very strong; but they look not unto The Holy One Of Israel, neither
seek The Lord!
Isaiah
51:5 KJV
My
righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and Mine arms
shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon Me, and on Mine arm
shall they trust.
Isaiah
57:13 KJV
When
thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry
them all away; vanity shall take them: but he that putteth his trust
in Me shall possess the land, and shall inherit My holy mountain;
Romans
15:12 KJV
And
again, Esaias (Isaiah) saith, There shall be A Root Of Jesse,
and He that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in Him shall the
Gentiles trust.
I
Timothy 4:10 KJV
For
therefore we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in The
living God, who is The Savior of all men, specially of those that
believe.
As
Christian people, fear must not rule our lives. Fear is a spirit, not
given to us from The Lord.
Hebrews
13:5 NLT
"...For
God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”
Mark 11:22 KJV
And
Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
John 14:13,14 KJV
13
And whatsoever ye shall ask in My (Jesus) name, that will I do, that
The Father may be glorified in The Son.
14
If ye shall ask any thing in My name, I will do it.
John 16:23,24 KJV
23
And in that day ye shall ask Me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto
you, Whatsoever ye shall ask The Father in My name, He will give it
you.
24
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in My name: ask, and ye shall receive,
that your joy may be full.
Trust
and Obey
When we walk with
The Lord
In The Light of His
Word,
What a glory He
sheds on our way!
While we do His good
will,
He abides with us
still,
And with all who
will trust and obey.
Refrain:
Trust and obey, for
there's no other way
To be happy in
Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Not a burden we
bear,
Not a sorrow we
share,
But our toil He doth
richly repay;
Not a grief or a
loss,
Not a frown or a
cross,
But is blest if we
trust and obey.
But we never can
prove
The delights of His
love
Until all on the
altar we lay;
For the favor He
shows,
For the joy He
bestows,
Are for them who
will trust and obey.
Then in fellowship
sweet
We will sit at His
feet,
Or we'll walk by His
side in the way;
What He says we will
do,
Where He sends we
will go;
Never fear, only
trust and obey.
Hymn Writer ~
John H. Sammis, 1846-1919
Hymn Music ~
Daniel B. Towner, 1850-1919
Hear the music, copy
and paste the following URL into your web browser and hit enter.
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Salvation
Prayer:
Our God, answers the
prayers of His children, are you His child?
John 1:12 KJV
But as many as
received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even
to them that believe on His name:
John 3:14-18 KJV
14 "...Even
so must The Son Of Man be lifted up:
15 That whosoever
believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 For God so
loved the world, that He gave His Only Begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting Life.
17 For God sent
not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world
through Him might be saved.
18 He that
believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is
condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of The
Only Begotten Son Of God.