What can we do when we encounter fearful and frightening environments? Remember this: God is our strong support and He can bring us comfort and peace. Read these helpful Bible verses about not being afraid and related content to learn more.
Isaiah 41:10-12
Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Behold, all they that were incensed against you shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with you shall perish. You shall seek them, and shall not find them, even them that contended with you: they that war against you shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nothing.
Deuteronomy 31:6-8
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you. And Moses called to Joshua, and said to him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for you must go with this people to the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them; and you shall cause them to inherit it. And the LORD, he it is that does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: fear not, neither be dismayed.
Isaiah 44:8
Fear you not, neither be afraid: have not I told you from that time, and have declared it? you are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yes, there is no God; I know not any.
Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Psalm 56:3-4
What time I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do to me.
Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Relevant Words of God
Great are the deeds of Almighty God! How wondrous! How marvelous! The seven trumpets sound, the seven thunders go forth, and the seven bowls are poured out—these will forthwith be revealed openly, and there can be no doubt. God’s love comes to us daily. Only Almighty God can save us; whether we meet with misfortune or with blessing rests entirely with Him, and we human beings have no way of deciding this. Those who offer themselves up with their whole heart will surely receive bounteous blessings, while those who seek to preserve their lives will only lose their lives; all things and all matters are in the hands of Almighty God. Do not halt your steps anymore. Tremendous change is coming to heaven and earth, from which man has no way of hiding. There will be no other choice for him but to wail in bitter pain. Follow the work that the Holy Spirit is doing today. You should be clear within yourself about the step to which His work has progressed, without needing to be reminded by others. Return now into the presence of Almighty God as often as you can. Ask Him for everything. He will surely enlighten you(s) within and, at crucial moments, He will protect you(s). Have no fear! He already possesses your(s) whole being. With His protection and His care, what is there for you(s) to fear? Today the fruition of God’s will is at hand, and whosoever is fearful only stands to lose. What I am telling you(s) is the truth. Open up your spiritual eyes: Heaven can change in an instant, but what is there for you to fear? With the slightest motion of His hand, heaven and earth are immediately annihilated. So what can man gain by fretting? Is not all in the hands of God? If He commands heaven and earth to change, then they will change. If He says we are to be made complete, then we will be made complete. Man need not worry, but should proceed calmly. Nevertheless, you must, as much as you can, take heed and be vigilant. Heaven can change in an instant! However wide man may open up his naked eyes, he will not be able to see much of anything. Be watchful now. The will of God has been accomplished, His project has been completed, His plan has succeeded, and His sons have all arrived at His throne. Together they come to sit in judgment over all nations and all peoples with Almighty God. Those who have been persecuting the church and harming God’s sons will meet with stern punishment: That is for certain! Those who sincerely give themselves to God, who hold to everything, God will surely love them for all eternity, without ever changing!