Our Help, Comfort, and Deliverer

June 11

There are times when it seems absolutely stupid not to be afraid! If one is on a sinking boat in shark infested water, for example, fear is rational. Or is it? It may be natural to be frightened when confronted with an apparently insurmountable challenge, but it’s not sensible. In order to overcome challenges, one must be clear-thinking and logical.

This formidable task is easier, perhaps, for people of faith than for non-believers, because those who have placed their lives into the loving hand of Jesus are unshakable in their conviction that He is with them and that He is their help. This belief is affirmed in I Peter 5:7 which says, “Cast all your cares upon Jesus, for He cares for you.”

This New Testament scripture reaffirms promises from the Old Testament that afford great comfort to those who trust the Almighty for their safety and well-being. There are many places where God makes clear His intent to guard and guide His people. From providing manna in the wilderness (see Genesis 16) to the extraordinary strength He gave Samson to defend His people (see Judges 14-16) we see the great lengths to which God will go to guide and guard His own.

In Isaiah 41:10, the prophet conveys the message of the Lord to people of faith. He says, “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold you with my strong right hand.” Our Lord does not want us to fear wars or rumors of wars or personal or world-wide calamity of any sort—for He is our Help, He is our Comfort, He is our Deliverer—no matter what befalls!