Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Fear not rests on a solid foundation: God is with you. When we doubt His presence or His willingness to help, fear and distrust overwhelm us; but stand firm on this truth and no assault will overtake you. By nature we are timid, but we correct that vice by remembering God is present and takes care of our salvation.
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God speaks here with tender care, wanting His people to know His counsel is unchanging and to make them secure. He is not merely present but all-sufficient: your weakness meets His strength, your friendlessness meets His help, your readiness to fall meets His upholding right hand full of righteousness.
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Commenting on Isaiah 41:10-20
God is with you not just by His power everywhere, but by special grace to guard, protect, support, and strengthen your hearts. Through Christ in covenant, you may depend on His love and power, expect all needful supply, and pass through any trial without fear of enemies or what befalls you.
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