Do Not Be Dismayed

Definition of dismay 1: to cause to lose courage or resolution (as because of alarm or fear) 2: UPSET, PERTURB

(Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dismay)

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Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 NKJV

Do not yield to fear, for I am always near. Never turn your gaze from me, for I am your faithful God. I will infuse you with my strength and help you in every situation. I will hold you firmly with my victorious right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 TPT

Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah

Psalm 46:2,3 NKJV

God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need him. We stand fearless at the cliff-edge of doom, courageous in seastorm and earthquake, Before the rush and roar of oceans, the tremors that shift mountains. Jacob-wrestling God fights for us, God-of-Angel-Armies protects us.

Psalm 46:1-3 MSG

...For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, But My kindness shall not depart from you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” Says the Lord, who has mercy on you.

Isaiah 54:10 NKJV

...This exile is just like the days of Noah for me: I promised then that the waters of Noah would never again flood the earth. I’m promising now no more anger, no more dressing you down. For even if the mountains walk away and the hills fall to pieces, My love won’t walk away from you, my covenant commitment of peace won’t fall apart.” The God who has compassion on you says so.

Isaiah 54:9-10 MSG

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We live in an hour where there is a great shaking. There is a shaking of all systems we have trusted in and relied on. Many things that we have taken for granted are being shaken. The Bible writes that the purpose of this great shaking is for "the removal of all things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain" (Hebrews 12:27). Furthermore the Word tells us that we are of a kingdom that cannot be shaken and remains forever. This is the kingdom of God.

We that are of His kingdom have nothing to fear in this world. Our only desire is to serve God acceptably with reverent and godly fear for we recognize the hour we live in. We want to grow-up strong in His Word and walk in the confidence the Word grants us. This strength of Christian persuasion keeps us safe and shining as bright lights in the darkness of this age. We are to shine the path to Jesus and lead many to the saving knowledge of His love - that God so loved the world that He sent His son to die on a cross so that we be reconciled to God. We are the ransomed children of God that have been dispatched as ambassadors into this world to carry forth this ministry of reconciliation and proclaim the message of deliverance and triumph over all evil.

Do not be afraid of nor be dismayed by that which the world fears. You are of God and have overcome all that is in the world. Jesus lives in you and you have been sealed with the mighty Holy Spirit. You are kept by the power of God and have a way of escape out of all temptation to fear. Jesus is your way of victory. Jesus is your confidence of resurrection power now living in you. Why fear?

We are made to live in this world so that Christ be seen through us. When we fear as the world fears, we are denying many the opportunity to see our glorious Jesus. We have not been given a spirt of fear but we have the boldness of the Holy Spirit. Be bold in His boldness and do not shrink away from any moment where you can display the fearless glory of Jesus.

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,

Philippians 1:27-29 NIV