Title

We Need Not Be Afraid

Scripture
“Do not be afraid Abram, I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
(Genesis 15:1)
Devotional
Because of Calvary, we can write our names in place of Abraham’s. I can remember as a young child, my father was a steeplejack. He would take me to different jobs, place me on his shoulders and climb great heights. Without him, I would have been afraid. Because of my trust in him, I just enjoyed the view. I knew that he would never let me fall; I trusted in his strength completely. How much more should I then trust my Heavenly Father? Surely, He will never allow me to fall. Surely, His strength to keep me safe is far greater than my Dad’s could have ever been. With God as our Father, we need never be afraid. He will always shield us from the fiery darts of the evil one. Furthermore, through all life’s trials and toils, He comforts us. Therefore, let the darts come; He is my shield. Let fear knock at my door; with God as my doorkeeper, I need not be afraid. Let life hold back its prize; He is my exceedingly great reward.
Text For The Day
Genesis 15:1: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
 
Thought For The Day

“Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there.” Unknown 

Questions To Ponder
 
Morning Study Guide
Definition: To be frightened is to be in a state of feeling great distress, and deep concern of pain or unfavorable circumstance. Trust triumphs over fear.
 
Reference: “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love,” 1 John 4:18
 
Application: When fear comes your way, remind yourself of Whose you are and repeat, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine,” Isaiah 43:1