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Fear Not

When I left my home for university in a foreign country, I was overwhelmed by anxiety and asked my mother several questions about the future. I needed some comforting words and reassurance that everything would work out. In response to my questions, she made a statement that stayed with me: “Trust God with your future”. At the time, this statement appeared to be dismissive of my fears. However, in retrospect, it’s evident that only God has the answers to the questions about my future. Rather than allowing me to focus on my concerns for the future, my mother gave me the perfect response. She redirected my heart back to God.

In Numbers 13, God instructed the Israelites to explore the land of Canaan He promised them. When the twelve leaders of Israel returned from their exploration of Canaan, ten of them returned with a report of impossibility and fear. They had taken their eyes off the promise of God and focused on how strong and physically built the Amalekites who occupied the land were. They described themselves as grasshoppers compared to the Amalekites. This is what fear does; it makes you think you are powerless. They forgot that God, who promised them the land, could help them fight for the land. They thought victory could only come from their strength and skill to fight. They eliminated God from their battle plan. They wanted to return to Egypt, how Sad! God brought them this far, but fear took their minds captive. Thankfully, Caleb and Joshua redirected the Israelites back to God. Caleb and Joshua were focused on the promises of God and not the potential challenge posed by the Amalekites.

When we give in to fear and worrisome thoughts about the future, it could signify that we have shifted our focus from God. Many of us fear what the future holds even when God has opened new doors for us. If you have God, your weaknesses or failures have no bearing on your future. The most crucial influence in your future is God. Therefore, if God is on your side, you do not need to be afraid. Fear not!

Prayer

Father Lord, I lay my anxiety and fear at your feet. Help me focus only on your word and promises for my life. Amen.