B Encouraged: Don't Listen to Voices Telling You That You are Going To Fail

In Isaiah 8 the text reads: 'Do not think like everyone else does...Do not fear... ill-conceived plans...Do not fear anything except the LORD Almighty.' Anxiety can be contagious. We can grow anxious simply by being around anxious people. Also, enemies can cast criticisms at us, telling us that God is not for us because we have failed God somehow - and that our own lack, in the end, makes us guilty. But these are lying voices. What they are saying is not true. They are bullying, critical voices of accusation that cause worry and are not to be listened to. Instead, fear God - if you fear him, you have nothing else to fear. Fearing God involves trusting His love and mercy and provision in the midst of our own uncertainty and worries. God bless you! He is for you! You are not alone!