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Psalm 118:6 - With God Why Fear!

Psalm 118:6 (NIV) The LORD is with me; I 
will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 

COMMENTARY PEARL

Because God Is Near
   Do not assume God is merely watching from 
a distance. Avoid the quicksand that bears the 
marker "God has left you!" Do not indulge this lie. 
If you do, your problem will be amplified by a 
sense of loneliness. It's one thing to face a 
challenge, but to face it all alone? Isolation creates 
a downward cycle of fret. Choose instead to be 
the person who clutches the presence of God with 
both hands. 
   Because the Lord is near, we can be 
anxious for nothing. This is Paul's point in 
Philippians 4. Remember, he was writing a letter. He did 
not use chapter and verse numbers. This system 
was created by scholars in the thirteenth and 
sixteenth centuries. The structure helps us, but it 
can also hinder us. The apostle intended the 
words of verses 5 and 6 to be read in one fell 
swoop. "The Lord is near; [consequently,] do not be 
anxious about anything." 
   We can calmly take our concerns to God 
because he is as near as our next breath! [You Can 
Count On God by Max Lucado] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Philippians 4:5b-7 - Peace Beyond 
Understanding. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20161017-1714.html 

Psalm 118:6 - With God - Why Fear!

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2008/20080804-2255.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

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