With God as your helper, there’s no need to fear!

“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” (Heb. 13:6)

Recently, while Susan and I were traveling, we were suddenly rerouted by police to back roads in order to avoid a riot in the city we were just about to pass through. We turned on our radio and heard about what was happening to innocent people on the very route we were on. Cars were being stopped on the freeway and terrified people were being pulled out of them and attacked by the angry mob. We were very glad to have been warned and directed to go a different way!

Scary things do happen!

It's impossible to pick up the newspaper, turn on the television or radio, or even look at social media, without being bombarded with all kinds of fearful news! And yes, it can be frightening. But, the good news is that we don't have to give in to fear because we have a constant helper! And, it's none other than God Himself! Check out the following promises!

God’s hand will help you!

“Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)

When you cry out to God, He will answer!

“In the day when I cried out, You answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul.” (Psalm 137:3)

“For he will deliver the needy when he cries for help, The afflicted also, and him who has no helper. He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy he will save. He will rescue their life from oppression and violence, And their blood will be precious in his sight.” (Psalm 72:12-14)

God is your strength in time of trouble!

“But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in time of trouble.” (Psalm 37:39)