Fear

Fear grows when threats become larger in our minds than God. In Isaiah 41, God tells His chosen people not to fear because He is with them, strengthening, helping, and holding them. Peter walks on water while looking to Jesus, then sees the wind and begins to sink, but Jesus reaches out and saves him. God’s presence does not remove every threat. Through His obedience and death, Jesus secured salvation and conquered death itself, freeing His people to fear God and speak truth without fearing others. Bible Reference: Isaiah 41:1–16 Preacher: Danie Venter