Immune to Fear Week 4Sample

 I AM with You! 

  One of the most deeply rooted beliefs (actually, “unbeliefs”) is that God’s presence is greater with some than with others. We make up all kinds of reasons to support this idea. We say that some are more holy, or more prayerful, or more prophetic. As if the presence of God depended upon us! The promise of His presence with us is unconditional! Let me say that again, His Presence with us is unconditional! 

From the beginning God said, “I will not leave you nor forsake you” (Josh. 1:5). He made this promise to Joshua, and the same promise was repeated 1,300 years later in Hebrews 13:5, “I will never leave you, nor forsake you.” 

To judge whether God is with people or not, we go by the wrong signs. We look at this person or that and judge by what he does or fails to do. God does not shrink or swell according to the person. Praise Jesus! He is no more with an evangelist than He is with a pastor. He is no more with a pastor than He is with a church member. 

Moses had the most extraordinary experiences with God that a man ever had. Joshua could not share these experiences fully at the time. However, it was to Joshua that God said, “I will not leave you nor forsake you.” The presence of God with us does not vary with our calling or with our successes. If God was only with us when we had success, success would never come! 

In Matthew 28:20, Jesus said, “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” When Jesus said, “I am with you always,” that wasn’t only a promise—He was stating a fact! He was making a declaration about both the present day and all the days to come after it! He is with you right now, this very moment, and forevermore! Rejoice! You are never alone. Jesus is with you! 

Source: (Evangelism by Fire pg. 201-202.)