5. “FEAR NOT!”

6. ISAIAH 41:9-10 “I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. SO do not fear for I am with you;

7. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

8. Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

10. Mark 4:18 “…still others, like seed down among thorns hear the word, but the WORRIES OF LIFE, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desire for other things, come in and choke out the word making it unfruitful.”

11. I. What is fear? A. Definition of fear is “an internal warning cry against danger that is nearby and we had better do something about it.”

12. B. Fear and worry often work in tandem Ortberg “ Worry is fear that has unpacked its bags and signed a long term lease. Worry never moves out of its own accord… it has to be evicted.”

14. II. Why we should not fear! A. God has called you! B. God says “You are my servant… serving at my side.”

15. (Why we don’t fear) C. I have chosen you D. I am with you 1. I will strengthen you 2. I will help you 3. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand

17. Don’t fear !!!