FEARFUL CHRISTIANS DISHONOUR THEIR SAVIOUR. Yet many Christians fear. They are prone to fear because they do not realize their relation to Him, their interest in His promises, and that they are always remembered by God. How graciously our God forbids our slavish fears, and encourages confidence in Himself! Our slavish fears dishonour Him, our filial confidence glorifies Him. He loves to be trusted; He is grieved by our doubts and fears. We should fear nothing but sin; and if we fear to sin, follow holiness and preserve a clean conscience void of offence toward God and man; if we live upon His word, daily use the open fountain for our cleansing, and cultivate filial communion with our God, then we can have no cause for fear. Beloved, leave anxiety, distrust, and slavish fear, to the poor, godless worldling; but trust in the living God always, everyday and everywhere. Hope in God; wait upon God; expect from God; follow hard after God; and all you want will be given, and all that would injure you will be frustrated. Be not afraid, only believe; the Lord Jesus is with thee; therefore, "Fear thou not!"

For Meditation:
And art Thou with me, gracious Lord,
To drive away my fear?
Dost Thou proclaim Thyself my God,
Jehovah ever near?
Then farewell, anxious, gloomy care,
My God forbids my soul to fear.