Jesus said, ‘Do not be afraid.’ This means I am with you; you are go­ing to be all right. I love you. They are wonderful words when spoken by a loved one. 

In the Bible alone we hear them over fifty times from the Lord speaking to Abram in Genesis -15:1 to the book of Revelation -1:17.

 

It seems to be one of God's favourite things to say to us: "Do not be afraid." In the Gospel of Luke 12, Jesus instructed his disciples not to worry about food or clothes; that they should consider how well God takes care of birds and flowers and grass and he tells them not to be anxious about such things.

Instead, Jesus encouraged his disciples to "set their minds on God's king­dom and the rest will come to them as well" -12:31. Therefore, let us keep on believing in Jesus’ words in all circumstances. 

Let us pray: Lord Jesus, you have told us not to be afraid, so, give us your strength to overcome our fears and to triumphs in the face of all our challenges. Amen. 

The New River Methodist Circuit’s Presbyters:

   Rev Thurairajah Samuel:  TaB & Centre Plus.

   Rev Francis M’Itiiri:             Middle Lane, Miller Memorial & Willoughby.

   Rev Chris Haines:                St Mark’s & Ravensdale

   Rev Matt Lunn:                    Finsbury Park, Holly Park & Muswell Hill