Do Not Be Afraid!

Bet you didn't know that out of all the commands that Jesus gave during His ministry,  “Do not be afraid” was the most frequent.

In fact every single book of the Bible has this command given at least once to those of us who are strangers here on earth.

“Do not be afraid for I Am with you.”

Our Lord, Saviour and King is kind, gentle, merciful and Just. The cross confirms this. 

Sin, violence, corruption, selfishness, pride, discrimination, lying, unfaithfulness and such will be judged. The punishment will be carried either by our Saviour, or by us.

“God shows His great love for us in this way: “Jesus died for us while we were still His enemies.” Romans 5:8

If we let Him (What a comment! Who wouldn't let Him?) Jesus will take upon Himself the punishment that we deserve.

Now that we are part of an intimate, healed and forgiven relationship with Jesus, we need not fear our Creator.

You are beyond condemnation. Romans 8:1

You are delivered from the law. Romans 7:6

You are near God Ephesians. 2:13

You are delivered from the power of evil. Colossians 1:13

You are a member of his kingdom. Colossians 1:13

You are a: 

member of His body. 1^st Corinthian 12:13

branch in the vine. John15:5

bride for the groom. Ephesians 5:25-27

priest in the new generation. 1^st Peter 2:9

dwelling place of the Spirit 1^st Corinthians 6:19

Because you're in a healed and forgiven relationship with Jesus:

Your are justified. Romans 5:1

You are seen as perfect. Hebrews 10:14

You have been adopted into His family Romans 8:15

You have access to God at any moment Ephesians 2:18

You are a part of His priesthood. 1^st Peter 2:5

You will never be abandoned. Hebrews 13:5

You have an imperishable inheritance. 1^st Peter 1:4

You are a partner with Christ in life. Colossians 3:4

Because you've humbled yourselves and asked for forgiveness:

You have access to every spiritual blessing.

No one is so bad that forgiveness isn't offered and no one is so good that forgiveness isn't required.