Fear (2/2)

Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for… Luke 1:30-31

Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.” Luke 1:30-31	Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.” Jesus angels christmas
I, I alone, am the one who comforts you. Why then do you fear mortal men who must die, human beings who must perish like grass? Isaiah 51:12	I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid Of a man who will die, And of the son of a man who will be made like grass? comforter encouragement

Even if an army encamps against me, my heart will not succumb to fear; even if war breaks out against me, I will not have my trust shaken. Psalm 27:3	Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident. heart trust safety
How great is your goodness, O Lord, which you have stored up for those who fear you and which you bestow on those who take refuge in you, in the presence of all the people. Psalm 31:20	Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! trust blessing world
Have no fear of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, fear the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. Matthew 10:28	And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. soul body hell
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight. Even the hairs on your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth far more than any number of sparrows. Luke 12:6-7	Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. valuable encouragement
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for I bring you good news of great joy for all the people.” Luke 2:10	Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” angels joy christmas
A wealthy man pays a ransom to save his life; a poor man never has to worry about such threats. Proverbs 13:8	The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke. money materialism poverty

Bible verse of the day

What god can compare with you,
the God who takes away guilt
and forgives the transgressions
of the remnant of your people?
You will not allow your anger to fester forever,
for your delight is in bestowing mercy.

Micah 7:18 sin mercy forgiveness