Who Shall I Fear?

By Karissa Hagemeister-Irani

Who Shall I Fear?

By Karissa Hagemeister-Irani

One of the deepest desires for a woman is to know she is safe and to feel protected. Oftentimes we look for men or other people to fill that desire. We want safety, especially during uncertain times like the ones we have experienced this year.

We want to know that everything is going to be okay. That we will have a place to live. A roof over our heads. But man and humankind in general cannot assure us of any of those things. Another person cannot promise you safety from harm. They cannot promise that you will always have a house to live in or that nothing bad will ever happen to you. We cannot promise any of that for ourselves, let alone another human life.

In all my life, I have experienced many seasons where I did not feel safe. Some of those seasons lasted for years and others were much shorter. I can tell you that during those seasons I felt the most protected when I kept my focus on God. The fear and the worry would leave. I knew that God would be with me no matter what.

Did he keep me safe during those scary and hard times?

YES!!! Yes he did. He did not allow any harm to come my way. God is true to His Word (the Bible). Many times over it speaks of his protection for your life. Those verses should be read aloud over you and your family daily.

Will bad things happen? Yes, because there is much evil in this world. Can God protect you? Yes he can and he will.

There will be times when bad things will happen, there will be times when people will pass on from this life. You will eventually move on into eternity. Unfortunately, all of that is a part of living here on Earth. But while you are on Earth, you can look to God as your protector. You can look to him for safety. You can look to the Holy Spirit for comfort. You can look forward to living in complete safety and protection in Heaven.

Read about the apostle Paul’s life in the New Testament. See how he was treated badly as he shared the Good News of Jesus and God still protected him. The Bible is filled with God’s mighty and powerful acts, protecting those that love him and serve him. Wars were won because God was on their side. Evil rulers were destroyed because God was on their side.

What have we to fear if God is on our side? Better yet, what shall we fear when we are on God’s side?

NOTHING!!

Be uplifted my beautiful friends and remember whose side you are on.

Read these verses on the next page over yourself and your family.

Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Psalm 34:19 The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all.

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalm 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.

2 Samuel 22:3-4 My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior— from violent people you save me. “I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.