Trust Stronger Than Fear

“Do not fear, for I am with you” — Isaiah 41:10.

Satan is always trying to weaken our faith through fear. He is a great metaphysician and knows the paralyzing effect of fear. He knows that fear is the great enemy of faith, and that faith is the great secret of help. If he can make us afraid, he will stop us from trusting and hinder the very blessing we need. Job discovered the danger of fear and gives us this sorrowful testimony: “I feared, and what I feared came upon me.”

Fear is born of Satan. If we would only take a moment to think, we would see that everything Satan says is founded on a lie. He is the father of lies. Even the fears he raises are lies, and his terrors should instead encourage us.

When Satan tells you, therefore, that some evil is going to come, you may quietly look him in the face and tell him that he is a liar. Instead of evil, goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life. Then turn to your blessed Lord and say, “When I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Every fear is distrust, and trust is the remedy for fear. “When I am afraid, I will trust in You.”