Saturday, December 21 Jehovah is on my side; I will not be afraid.​—Ps. 118:6.

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Saturday, December 21

Jehovah is on my side; I will not be afraid.—Ps. 118:6.

 

When we are convinced that Jehovah loves us—that he is on our side—we can defeat Satan’s efforts to make us afraid. For example, the writer of Psalm 118 faced some very distressing situations. He had many enemies, including some in high places (verses 9, 10). At times, he was under great pressure (verse 13). And he had received strong discipline from Jehovah (verse 18). Still, that psalmist was moved to sing: “I will not be afraid.” He knew that although Jehovah had disciplined him, his heavenly Father loved him. The psalmist was convinced that no matter what situation he faced, his loving God would always be ready to help him. (Ps. 118:29) We need to be convinced that Jehovah loves us personally. Our having that conviction will help us to overcome three common fears, namely, (1) fear of not being able to provide for our family, (2) fear of man, and (3) fear of death. w22.06 15 ¶3-4

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I keep hoping this will be a year text one day...