Fear Not, Only Believe. God Will Help You

Thursday 9th December 2021. Read Isaiah 41:13-20, Ps. 145:1,9-13a, Matthew 11:11-15 

“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’” (Isaiah 41:13)

In today’s first reading, we hear God saying to us through the Prophet Isaiah: “Fear not, I will help you.” This is a phrase that is worth repeating whenever we feel scared or afraid of something. Fear is natural to us; it is like an alarm signal to the human body warning it ahead of the possibility of danger. There is no way we can eliminate fear, rather, we can transform our fears into prayer signals instead.

When you feel scared at any time, take it as a reminder to find a quiet corner and say a prayer to God. Remind Him that He promised to help, then visualize a positive outcome. Hold on as strongly as you can to this new outcome and watch God bring it to pass. Let your Faith counter your Fears.

Amongst all our fears, the highest is the fear of death. Indeed, the fear of death is our greatest weakness. This was not the case with John the Baptist. He knew that preaching the truth could cost him his life, he knew that Herod would not be happy hearing him talking about his illegal marriage but He trusted completely in God’s help.

In today’s Gospel passage, we hear Jesus saying that John the Baptist is the greatest of all humans born of a woman. Jesus praised John for his courage in speaking the truth without compromise. Dear friends, we must never allow the fear of death prevent us from making God a priority in our lives. 

“Fear Not, I will help you.” This assuring statement of God is not limited only to this present life. God continues to help us even if it means away from this world. After all, there is nothing worth comparing with the bliss and glory of life with God in heaven. 

Let us pray: Lord Jesus, deepen my trust in you. Amen

Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you. God bless you. (Thursday of the 2nd week of Advent. Bible Study: Isaiah 41:13-20, Ps. 145:1,9-13a, Matthew 11:11-15).