It is so easy to wear the shirts that we see around that say "NO FEAR." It is easy to put up a front before friends and acquaintances. But, when we are alone, only God and us how can we stand and say we have no fear?????

Is it okay to fear? Does God want us to fear? Will he see our fear? What does he say about fear? FEAR NOT!!!!

I. Difficulties often seem insurmountable. vs. 8

A. God can/will protect us vs. 9
B. God can/will steer us from problems (if we allow) vs. 10

A. Fear not! vs. 16
B. Gain/seek spiritual sight and insight. vs. 17

   Bob Woods, in Pulpit Digest, tells the story of a couple who took their son, 11, and daughter, 7, to Carlsbad Caverns. As always, when the tour reached the deepest point in the cavern, the guide turned off all lights to dramatize how completely dark and silent it is below the earth's surface.
   The little girl, suddenly enveloped in utter darkness, was frightened and begin to cry.
   Immediately was heard the voice of her brother: "Don't cry. Somebody here knows how to turn on the lights."
   In a real sense, that is the message of the gospel: light is available, even when darkness seems overwhelming.

III. Divine protection is part of our "sonship" or servitude

A. Angelic host was available to help. vs.. 17
B. God-sent action was forthcoming. vs.. 18

A. An attitude of , "What do you want me to do next Lord?" vs. 21
B. An attitude of caring for others (no matter) will prevail. vs. 23

Gary Marcum - East 38th Street Free Will Baptist - 072896am