How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer’s ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, and drives away his fear. ~John Newton
How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! What more can he say than to you he has said, to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
What has he said? Fear Not!
“Fear not, I am with you; O be not dismayed, for I am your God and will still give you aid; I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, upheld by my gracious omnipotent hand.
When through the deep waters I call you to go, the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow, for I will be with you in trouble to bless, and sanctify to you your deepest distress.
When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie, my grace all-sufficient shall be your supply; the flame shall not hurt you; I only design your dross to consume and your gold to refine.
The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose I will not, I will not desert to its foes; that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!”
Based on Isaiah 43:1-5, John Rippon’s Selection of Hymns, 1787
Photograph of the Sacramento River, Redding, California
4 replies on “Sabbath Quiet: Fear Not, I Am With You”
I like the last part of that verse that says; Neither shall the flames kindle upon you. When you come out, you’ll not even smell like the smoke of the fire. When we let God refine us by having the right attitude then the outcome is like fine gold… Not easy……
Dawn, I see the “fine gold” in your life. No, not easy! Thank you.
Thank you for this very encouraging message thats reminded me I need not fear for He will see me through this scary time with my eyes! You have given me encouragement. You are a blessing to so many of us.
I am confident God WILL see you through, Cretia, and encourage others through you!