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Fear not because…

In the Bible whenever God gives the command to His people to "Fear not" or "Don't be afraid"--He backs it up with Himself.

God just doesn't give the command Fear not.  Instead, He tells us the second part of the command--why we have no reason to fear.

For example, "Fear not little flock for it is the Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Luke 12.32

A warrior knows that His commander is with him to back up every command given to the warrior.

Psalm 23 makes this clear when it states," I will not fear for thou art with me."

When the warrior obediently chooses to obey the command "Fear not"--he also receives the phrase that follows the command--where God says what He will do.

Here are some more examples from the Bible. (New Testament)

"Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold thy King cometh…" John 12.15

"Fear not, Paul…God hath given thee all them that sail with thee." Acts 27.24

"Fear not; I am the first and the last; I am he that liveth, and was dead; and behold I am alive forevermore, Amen, and I have the keys of hell and death. Revelation 1.17-18

Bobbie