Gospel Reflections #868: "Fear not, for I am with you; I am God."

Isaiah 41:10 "Fear not, for I am with you; I am God."

Even though we Christians believe in God, we sometimes feel anxious or afraid.

Even when God says, "Fear not," anxiety still clings to us in this world.

What do we do in such times?

I believe we naturally cry out to God for help.

This is not so much about wanting to eliminate the anxious situation, but rather, the expectation and hope that God will protect us when we seek His help calms our anxiety.

This is because God surely hears our cries and acts upon them.

God is with us always, but we often fail to notice it.

But when we call out to God for help, when we cry out to God, we experience that God hears us and responds.

Through the repetition of this experience, we come to truly feel God's presence with us.

And that feeling leads to joy and hope.

Because God will never abandon us!

AUTHOR'S BIO: This Gospel Reflections page is written by Masae San, who resides in Hiroshima, Japan. Masae is a dedicated student of the Bible with a deep passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She shares her daily reflections on Gospel perspectives to reach out to others and spread the message of God's true love through a Christ-centered approach. We are sharing her insights here so that you, too, can experience the joy that comes from knowing and understanding the true Gospel and the love of God through Jesus Christ.