This is Part 5 of my 5-part series on reasons why Christians should not fear. You can find links to the other parts of the series at the end of this post. The fifth reason we should not fear is because we belong to God. Isaiah 43:1 states, “But now, this is what the LORD says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.'”

If you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, God has redeemed you and you are His. Since we belong to God, we know He cares for us. First Peter 5:7 tells us, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” When we were children and had a problem, our parents helped us to not be afraid by taking care of the problem for us. Likewise, God cares for us, so instead of being fearful, let’s give our worries to Him and allow Him to handle them.

Also, the fact that we belong to God means He will give us His peace. Philippians 4:7 declares, “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” The calmness and peace we get from God will help us not be fearful when we face the problems and concerns of life.

Finally, the fact that we belong to God tells us that He will protect us. Psalm 18:2 states, “The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Read those amazing descriptions of God again: He is our rock, fortress, deliverer, shield, horn (or strength), and stronghold! Why should we fear when we have a God who is able to protect and deliver us?

Since we belong to God, we don’t have to fear because He cares for us, gives us His peace, and protects us! Let us put our trust in God and allow our faith in Him to overcome our fears.

What does it mean to you that you are God’s child? How does knowing you belong to God help you to not be fearful? Tell me about it in the comments.

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This is Part 4 of my 5-part series on reasons why Christians should not fear. You can find links to the other parts of the series at the end of this post. The fourth reason we should not fear is because God will take care of the situation for us.

In 2 Chronicles 20, we see the people of Judah being attacked by other nations. The people were alarmed and prayed to God: “We have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you” (2 Chronicles 20:12). God replied to their cries through one of the prophets and said, “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s” (2 Chronicles 20:15).

The people of Judah were afraid because they knew they were powerless to defend themselves against the attacking army. Many times, when we face difficult circumstances, we become fearful because we make the mistake of looking at the situation based on our own abilities. When we find ourselves in a dilemma that seems impossible to resolve, we fret and worry because we know we cannot handle it.

However, the people did the right thing: they turned to the Lord and He reminded them that the battle was His, not theirs. Likewise, instead of viewing the problem from our weak and limited perspective, we should look at it from the perspective of God’s sovereignty and power. Regardless of whether the problem is great or small, let us remember that God wants to handle the situation for us, then let’s give it to Him. First Peter 5:7 (Amplified Bible) tells us, “Casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].”

Second Chronicles 20:15 (above) talks about a battle, but the same principle can be applied to every situation we face. For example, our “battle” could be a health challenge, a financial issue, or a relationship concern. Whatever “battle” you are facing today, don’t be fearful; give it to God and let Him take care of it for you. Remember: the battle is not yours, it’s God’s.

What “battle” do you need God to fight for you today? What is keeping you from letting Him take care of it? Tell me about it in the comments.

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This is Part 3 of my 5-part series on reasons why Christians should not fear. You can find links to the other parts of the series at the end of this post. The third reason we should not fear is because God has brought us through difficult situations in the past.

Deuteronomy 7:18 says, “But do not be afraid of them; remember well what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt.” When the Israelites were in bondage in Egypt, God freed them with a great deliverance by sending ten plagues upon the Egyptians. Now His people are in the land of Canaan, and God has commanded them to drive out the nations that currently occupy the land. God told the Israelites not to fear the people they would battle in the land, but instead to reflect on what He had done for them in the past.

As we look back over our lives, we will see situations from which God has already delivered us. Malachi 3:6 declares, “I the Lord do not change.” This lets us know that the same God who helped us through tough times in the past is able to handle whatever challenge we are facing right now.

You may be going through something now that is bigger than anything you have ever experienced before. You must recognize that the size or severity of your circumstances doesn’t matter to God because no situation is too hard for Him.

When David went up against Goliath (who was almost 10 feet tall), he was not afraid because God had already helped him defeat a lion and a bear. In 1 Samuel 17:37, David said, “The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” David remembered what God did for him in the past and that gave him the faith to believe God would help him in the present to defeat Goliath.

Even though you may be in the midst of the biggest challenge you have ever faced, don’t be afraid! Keep your faith in God! He carried you through your problems before and He has the power to do it again.

What past situation did God bring you through that helps you know He can bring you through your present and future challenges? Tell me about it in the comments.

Links to the other parts in this series:

• Part 1: https://joeyaperry.com/why-christians-should-not-fear-part-1/
• Part 2: https://joeyaperry.com/why-christians-should-not-fear-part-2/
• Part 4: https://joeyaperry.com/why-christians-should-not-fear-part-4/
• Part 5: https://joeyaperry.com/why-christians-should-not-fear-part-5/