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Isaiah 41:8-13 · WEBU

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What this passage says

God addresses Israel as his servant, whom he chose. Verse 10 says do not fear, and gives four reasons in the same verse: I am with you, I am your God, I will strengthen you, I will help you and uphold you with my right hand. Verses 11 to 13 continue with what will happen to those who war against them.

What describes your situation best?

Only if it helps. Nothing you choose is saved or sent anywhere.

What would help you most right now?

  • The same thing taught elsewhere

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    Fear is answered by who the Lord is: light, , stronghold.

  • Old and New Testament together

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    The disciples' fear in a real storm, and what Jesus does and asks.

  • How it is lived

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    Paul writes about fear to a man facing pressure for the gospel.

What this means for you

The command not to fear in verse 10 is never left bare. Every clause that follows it is something God says he will do, which is what makes the command bearable.

One thing to do

Write the fear out in one sentence, then write the four things God says he does in underneath it.

Pray this passage

Lord, you say in this passage: do not fear, for I am with you; I will strengthen you and help you. I am afraid, and I am not going to hide it. I do not know what tomorrow holds, and this passage does not tell me. It tells me you uphold your people. Hold me, and steady me.

Or pray in your own words

  • Name the fear as plainly as you can.
  • Read verse 10 back to God, clause by clause.
  • Ask for strength for today only.

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