RUSSELL SANDERS
11-6-2025
FEAR NOT

Yesterday, my wife brought a small wooden box over to me and told me to open the lid. When I did, out popped a rat. It scared me for a moment until I realized it was a rubber toy rat. My fear was unfounded, yet it was very real for a moment until I saw it for what it was. My wife meant no harm to me by this, and we both laughed hysterically and have continued to laugh over that event.

This is what Satan tries to do to us. He will cause a very negative condition or circumstance to come upon us and uses it as an attempt to control us with fear. Jesus conquers fear, as also does our Heavenly Father who protects us.

In Isaiah 41:10, God said, “Fear 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.”

Mark 4:37-41 tells of Jesus and his disciples being in a boat during a severe storm that threatened to sink the boat. Jesus had been asleep, and the disciples awakened him. He then rebuked the storm and the wind and water became calm. They no longer feared the wind or water because they were calm but were fearful of Jesus for his ability to change the weather. [vs. 41]

The “fear” of Jesus was a reverence for his demonstration of power and authority. They no longer feared the elements when He was present.

We need not fear the physical elements or our environment either. Put all your trust in the Lord, and He will protect you and guide your pathway [Proverbs 3:5-6].

Fear not. Fearfulness comes from the dark side. We have overcome fear through Jesus.