“Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.”
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Psalms 31:24 Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!
Psalms 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!
Isaiah 35:3-4 Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.”
Hebrews 12:12-13 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.
James 5:10-11 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
Psalms 138:3 On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.
Psalms 146:5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
James 5:7-9 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door.
Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:13 For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”
On this side of eternity we seem to face times of uncertainty, confusion, anxiousness, worry, and fear. This seems to be the way life is but, God continually reminds us to fear not for He is the one who will strengthen, help, hold us up, lift us up, and save us. It is in Him we face these times. It is in Him alone we patiently wait with hope and confidence. We do not need to face these in our own power and strength. Call on Him and wait for His steadfast love, mercy, and grace revealed in and through you.
