Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Day 30: Exodus 14:13

"Moses answered the people, 'Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.'"

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Day 29: Zechariah 8:13

"As you have been an object of cursing among the nations, O Judah and Israel, so will I save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong."

Monday, November 5, 2007

Day 28: Hebrews 13:1-9

Until today, I've been limiting my daily postings to just one verse, occasionally 2 or 3 for the sake of context. But to isolate Hebrews 13:6 deprives one of the rich teaching on either side of it. This passage is incredibly powerful, especially to me, especially today. So along with encouragement not to fear, I offer these scriptural reminders of Godly priorities, practices and truth. I have quoted the Revised Standard Version because the contemporary translation "without knowing it" simply does not have the same grammatical grace and charm as the term "unawares." :-)
Blessings to you, Eleanor

"Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them; and those who are ill-treated, since you also are in the body. Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled; for God will judge the immoral and adulterous. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, 'I will never fail you nor forsake you.' Hence we can confidently say, 'The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid; what can man do to me?' Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be strengthened by grace...'

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Day 27: Genesis 21:17-18

"God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, 'What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.'"

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Day 26: Nehemiah 4:14

"After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, 'Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.'"

Friday, November 2, 2007

Day 25: Job 5:21

"You will be protected from the lash of the tongue, and need not fear when destruction comes."

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Day 24: 1 Chronicles 22:13

"Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the Lord gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged."