Fear Not

Good Morning,
 
As an old farmer sat on his front porch, a stranger came along and asked, "How's your cotton coming?" "Ain't got none," he replied. "Didn't plant none. 'Fraid of the boll weevil." "Well, how's your corn?" "Didn't plant none of that either. 'Fraid o' drought." "How about your potatoes?" "Ain't got none. Scairt o' tater bugs." The stranger finally asked, "Well, what did you plant?" "Nothin," answered the farmer. "I just played it safe."
 
"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."
 
Isaiah was not called to "play it safe." Instead, God called him to confront kings (7:3) and denounce mighty nations (34:1-2). All around him vast armies were on the move, and political scheming was rampant. Yet in the midst of all these intimidating situations, God said, "Don't be afraid. I am with you."
 
What are you facing today as an individual Christian that needs confronted?  Remember that we are on the offence, for Jesus said the gates of hell would not prevail against the truth of the gospel, "He is the Son of God".  Don't be afraid, Love will always win.  Love cast out all fear.

God bless you and yours today, and remember that you are loved, and you have a Great Day!!!

Henry