biblical truths on fear
Old Testament
Zephaniah 03:14-15
Apr 21st
Sing, Jerusalem. Israel, shout for joy! Jerusalem, be happy and rejoice with all your heart. The Lord has stopped punishing you; he has sent your enemies away. The King of Israel, the Lord, is with you; you will never again be afraid of being harmed.
Zephaniah 3:14-15 (NCV)
Because of Christ’s victory over sin we celebrate and have no worry of judgment. He is with us! There is no condemnation for those that are with Christ.
Zephaniah 03:13
Apr 20th
The people of Israel who survive will live right and refuse to tell lies. They will eat and rest with nothing to fear.
Zephaniah 3:13 (CEV)
A blessed peace surrounds those who trust in the Father and bring glory to His name. The promise of the gospel provides comfort and hope.
Zephaniah 03:07
Apr 19th
I said, ‘Surely you will fear me; you will accept correction. Then your dwelling would not be cut off according to all that I have appointed against you.’ But all the more they were eager to make all their deeds corrupt.
Zephaniah 3:7 (ESV)
Heeding a word of correction and turning from sin is evidence of worship for the Lord.
Habakkuk 03:16-19
Apr 18th
When I heard this message, I felt weak from fear, and my lips quivered. My bones seemed to melt, and I stumbled around. But I will patiently wait. Someday those vicious enemies will be struck by disaster. Fig trees may no longer bloom, or vineyards produce grapes; olive trees may be fruitless, and harvest time a failure; sheep pens may be empty, and cattle stalls vacant—but I will still celebrate because the LORD God saves me. The LORD gives me strength. He makes my feet as sure as those of a deer, and he helps me stand on the mountains.
Habakkuk 3:16-19 (CEV)
In the midst of great fear and suffering, we can rejoice in His grace and wisdom. By faith we look beyond our present troubles and know that God will restore us.
Jonah 01:15-16
Apr 17th
So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging. Then the men feared the LORD exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the LORD, and made vows.
Jonah 1:15-16 (KJV)
Cast your fear and worry on to God and allow Him to calm the storm in your life. Worship the Lord and give Him thanks for the cross upon which our sins were thrust upon.
Joel 02:22-23
Apr 16th
Wild animals, don’t be afraid. The grasslands are turning green again. The trees are bearing their fruit. The vines and fig trees are producing rich crops. People of Zion, be glad. Be joyful because of what the Lord your God has done. He has given you the right amount of rain in the fall. He has sent you plenty of showers. He has sent fall and spring rains alike, just as he did before.
Joel 2:22-23 (NIrV)
We celebrate God’s abundant provision and mercy which puts fear to rest. He is able to restore us.
Joel 02:21
Apr 15th
Don’t be afraid, my people. Be glad now and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things.
Joel 2:21 (NLT)
We rejoice in the faithfulness of the Lord who is able to drive our fear away.
Daniel 10:19
Apr 14th
“Don’t be afraid,” he said, “for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!” As he spoke these words to me, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, “Please speak to me, my lord, for you have strengthened me.”
Daniel 10:19 (NLT)
We are loved by God and have no reason to be afraid of any evil. His peace is our strength. May God’s strength enable us to do His will!
Daniel 10:12
Apr 13th
Then he said, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer.”
Daniel 10:12 (NLT)
We are assured that our prayers are heard when offered earnestly and with humility, and are expectant and unafraid of His answer. Just as God’s word is enlightening to us, know that our prayers are pleasing to Him.
Daniel 06:26-27
Apr 12th
I am making a new law for people in every part of my kingdom. All of you must fear and respect the God of Daniel. Daniel’s God is the living God; he lives forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed, and his rule will never end. God rescues and saves people and does mighty miracles in heaven and on earth. He is the one who saved Daniel from the power of the lions.
Daniel 6:26-27 (NCV)
Worship the Lord and walk according to His ways, trust Him and turn your heart from earthly treasures. He is able to deliver His people from trouble and worry, The sovereign Lord reigns forever!
Fearful To Fearless: biblical truths to inspire you to live a life free of fear and to worship God.
