Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – All of us have experienced fear. Sometimes it is the fear of facing a hungry lion; but some people live constantly in fear of things that have nothing to do with survival. This state rests on the perception that even harmless things can endanger us. What matters is that when we experience fear, we look at it from God’s perspective to deal with it effectively.
Everyone is afraid at times: of illness, losing a job, the future. Scripture does not tell us to pretend to be strong, but shows us where to place our trust. Here are 12 Bible verses about fear and passages showing that trusting God brings us out of fear. Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB).
12 Bible Verses About Fear
1. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4)
2. “The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?” (Psalm 27:1)
3. “The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.” (Proverbs 29:25)
4. “Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”” (Isaiah 35:4)
5. “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.” (Isaiah 41:10)
6. “So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:26–31)
7. “For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” (Romans 8:15–16)
8. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
9. “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”” (Hebrews 13:5–6)
10. “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:26–28)
11. “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. Whatever you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:4–9)
12. “There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.” (1 John 4:18)
Conclusion
All of us, to a greater or lesser degree, have experienced fear, but in any situation, when we face fear, let us trust that God will give us peace and lead us out of fear.
What to Do When Fear Comes
Reading God’s Word does not make circumstances disappear instantly, but it changes what we look at. When fear comes, tell God honestly what you are worried about, then read aloud one verse from the list above. David was afraid too, but he chose to trust: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”
You also don’t have to face fear alone. Share with a believer you trust or with your small group at church so they can pray for you.
You may also like: When I Am Afraid and 5 Ways to Pray to Defeat Fear.
Prayer
Lord, You know what is making us afraid. Help us remember that You are always with us, and give us the peace that surpasses all understanding. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Article: Thoa Trần
Adapted from: WhatChristiansWantToKnow.com
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