When I was first diagnosed with stage IV cancer, I spent a lot of time in scripture. It was something that I wish I still continued to do this day. I do read scripture everyday but I really spent time then studying it reminding myself of God’s promises. I wanted to be ready for whichever path the Lord chose for me to walk whether it was healing on this side or in His presence. Did you know that the words “do not fear” or an admonishment not to fear are written in scripture 365 times? Think about that. How many days are in a year? Yep 365. It was almost as if He knew that He had to give us a daily reminder. Our Father in heaven who created us knew our nature!
Many of us fear many things but the presiding fear if we are honest is death. Every fear we face is really based on the premise that whatever that is can ultimately lead to death. In reality we are all going to perish from this world. That is a given. The true question we should be posing to ourselves is whether we will be ready from a spiritual perspective. Do we believe God’s promises? Do we believe Jesus died for our sins? Did we ask Jesus to come into our lives and that we would forfeit our nature to be subjective to His? If we understand all this and are at peace with assurance in salvation through faith alone because of grace alone in Christ alone, then we shall have peace and “do not fear” will become our new identification.
Spend time in scripture. Remind yourself daily not to fear. God tells you to. Jesus tells you to. Be courageous and bold in what you believe.