Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave or forsake you.”
As the Lord would say, “Write these words on the tablet of your heart.” Memorize these words, carry them, know them, use them.
Do not be afraid because of them! Who is Them? When this text was written, God was talking to the Israelites about the people who possessed the land of milk and honey! To the Israelites, they appeared to be giants, making the Jews feel the size of grasshoppers. We all have “THEM’s.” They could be debt, health, mental anguish, depression, fear, divorce, death of a spouse, loss of a job, food, drugs, alcohol or pornography. What ever has you in a state of fear; whether that fear is facing that giant because it’s to big and scary or fear of losing that something familiar. Do Not Be Afraid Of Them!
For the Lord your God goes with you! So this tells us no matter what we are facing, we aren’t facing it alone. He is already aware of your situation and battle, arm yourself with the armor and take care of business. (The Armor of God is found in Ephesians 6:11)
He will never leave or forsake you! Another word for “forsake” is abandoned. Have you been left for another? We’re you abandoned as a child? Have you ever been overlooked or forgotten? Sure, in one form or another, we all have. Read the writing in bold again! The word NEVER is in there and God NEVER lies, his word always comes to pass!
So, the next time a giant enters your scope, and fear and retreat are the first impulse. Stop, turn around and stand firm with your feet fitted with the gospel of peace, put on your helmet of salvation, strap on your breastplate of righteousness, buckle up with the belt of truth. Pick up your shield of faith and wield your sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. Then go to battle with the Lord right in front of, beside and behind you!
Gods got you; You’ve got this!!! Be blessed, try and bless someone today and as always, Thank you for joining me. 🥰
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