DSW - Sept 2023 - Fear Not

It seems like time and time again lately, I’ve heard the words “Fear Not” coming from a sermon, a podcast, in a book I’m reading, or even in morning “devo” at work. It’s been kind of uncanny! One conversation I was in even brought up the statement that those 2 words are in the Holy Bible 365 times - once for each day of the year (someone even said it was actually 366 - “once for each day of the year with a bonus day.”). A google search will support that attestation, but if you click on some of the associated links, you’ll find that as they go more in depth, it may not literally be the words, “fear not,” but the same context or meaning. At any rate, it surely is mentioned enough times to warrant our attention throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Several prominent “fear not” passages spring quickly to mind, none more quickly than the charge of the angels to the shepherds as they heralded our Lord’s birth, “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬ ‭KJV‬‬. I would imagine those poor shepherds tending their flocks by night really needed a reminder not to fear in those moments as the heavenly warriors brought their welcome to the Savior of the world! I would have been frightened half to death! King David even had to remind his son, the wise Solomon, to “fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”  (‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭28‬:‭20‬ ‭KJV‬). Over and over again, in various places and contexts, either the literal words “fear not” or the sentiment thereof, is stated in God’s Word. 

In this month’s plan, ‬"Fear Not," we'll explore some of the ways this phrase is used throughout God's Holy Word.  You will see that it is used in different ways/contexts and at different times/places and to different people, and will hopefully get some idea of the vastness of these 2 words.  The plan is not intended to be exhaustive - it is merely a sampling of the use of these 2 little words together.  I challenge you to dig deeper - find more than just the 31 days mentioned in the plan.  Rest in the places it is intended to bring rest.  Find peace in the places meant to find peace.  See just how many ways you personally can find this phrase used in God's Word.

The song, "Fear Not My Child" by Carmen (but written, surprisingly enough, by John Cameron Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival!) comes to my mind as I think upon this topic. It's an "oldie" from his "Champion" album, released almost 40 years ago in 1985, but it's definitely a "goodie!" 

(https://youtu.be/Svpr70SBfK4?si=A5vDjUyNfRBUw94T)

"Fear not my child, I'm with you always
I feel every pain, And every tear I see
Fear not my child, I'm with you always
I know how to care, For what belongs to me"
Keep in mind that I write all my plans based from the King James version of the Holy Bible, so other translations may differ some in wording, but the context should be the same. I also write all my plans for 31 days so that they can be used for any month of the year.
Happy reading and writing!
~ Mel ~




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