Strength and Courage, Part 15

Here are another five of the Bible's "don't be afraid" references.

"You are not to say, 'It is a conspiracy!'

In regard to all that this people call a conspiracy,

And you are not to fear what they fear or be in dread of it."  Isaiah 8:12 (NAS)

When you live in the fear of the Lord, the Lord is the only thing you have to fear.

"Therefore thus says the Lord God of hosts, 'O My people who dwell in Zion, do not fear the Assyrian who strikes you with the rod and lifts up his staff against you, the way Egypt did.'"  Isaiah 10:24 (NAS)

God had a plan to punish the people who had punished His people.  Don't waste time keeping score; He's already doing that.

"Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid;

For the Lord God is my strength and song,

And He has become my salvation."  Isaiah 12:2 (NAS)

Self explanatory, yes?

"The cities of Aroer are forsaken;

They will be for the flocks to lie down in,

And there will be no one to frighten them."  Isaiah 17:2 (NAS)

Interesting to note that destruction caused by God's vengeance results in peace for the innocent.

"The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace,

Because he trusts in You."  Isaiah 26:3 (NAS)

Keeping your focus on the Lord puts an end to fear.