Did you know that the most frequent command of God in the Bible is not listed in the Ten Commandments? I didn't know this. Can you guess what it is? I couldn't. Here is the answer: Do not be afraid. Why does God give this instruction more than 300 times in the Scriptures? I'm guessing it's because He knows our frailties and our weaknesses. He knows that we don't need any training in fear - it comes quite naturally.
When we tell each other to not be afraid, it usually is to no avail. Why? Because we can't really do anything about our friend's fears. We have no power to cause things to happen or not happen. The good news for us is that when God tells us to fear no more, He really can protect, ordain, and order our lives in such a way that no matter what the circumstances are, we are ultimately blessed. All (and I mean ALL) is for His glory and our good. Why be afraid when His command to not be afraid is followed by such good promises?
Obviously easier said than done...
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