A Reason Not to Fear

Do you need a reason not to fear? I did recently. I start college tomorrow, and was nervous about starting something so new. Then I read Joshua 1:1-9.

Verses 8 & 9 seemed especially illuminating for me.


"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.  Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

What do I need to do? Meditate on God's Word, so I can follow it. Then I will be prosperous and have sucess in the Lord's eyes.

Another command. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed." I am not to fear, and why? "because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

That is my reason not to be afraid.