"Why fearless", you might ask, because this is Sabbath evening. This is the day of preparation for Jewish people all over the world. That is, preparation for worship and keeping the Sabbath holy.
When this is done as Moses taught, then the people had nothing to fear for God would be with them and would provide protection for them. They could anticipate joy and reassurance that their lives were safe in God. No matter what circumstances were to be faced, they could have confidence in God to make a way for them - keeping them through anything.
Did this mean they would never face trouble? No. It only meant God would make a way for them to endure what had to be endured and have faith He would turn it to their good.
But, you might ask, what of the persecutions they faced and the Holocast they went through? Even in these things, God promised to turn it to their good, if not here, then in the hereafter.
When you know you will live for eternity with God in peace and provision, you can be fearless while facing even certain destruction.
Christians have a similar hope and can face anything without fear because of the promises of God. He will keep us through every trial and trouble. He will cause us to stand firm in prosperity. He will enable us to gain through every season because He promised in
Romans 8:28 (New International Version (NIV))
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.So, if we meet this simple criteria: love Him and follow His purpose, then His promise is to work for our good. This is to be "in all things". No exception.
So why should we fear? If God be for us, who can be against us?
[ More Than Conquerors ] What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Not only should we have fearless Friday's, but we should be fearless EVERY day of the week.
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