What Does God Say About Fear of the Unknown

Fear can creep up on us when we least expect it. Sure, there's fear we can kind of expect when we subject ourselves to that yearly walk through one of the most haunted places in America on Halloween or sit down with some popcorn to watch a scary movie. But where do we turn with the other, more significant fears? Things like watching a loved one go through cancer treatment, or the potential of losing a job, having a miscarriage, or getting into a car accident. Unfortunately, there isn't a limit to what our brains can concoct that is potentially fearful, some of it legitimate and some of it irrational. Either way, we can find hope and an anchor in the storm that is our fear in Jesus because he has a lot to say about fear in scripture. "Fear not…" is a common reminder in the Word, because we are often forgetful and we can try to imagine the future before it has even happened…leading to a lot of fear and anxiety. Jesus reminds us that we can trust God as our good Father. He will fight for us. He will cover us and protect us. He will calm the storms in our minds and hearts. All he asks is that we turn our eyes from our fears to Him.

As you're seeking comfort from your fear, also look toward Bible verses about anxiety, Bible verses about stress, and Bible verses about courage.

1 Psalm 34:4–5

"I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed."

2 Psalm 23:4

"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."

3 Psalm 27:1

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

4 Psalm 46:1–3

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling."

5 Isaiah 41:13

"For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the one who helps you."

6 Luke 14:27

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."

7 Psalm 91:4–5

"He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day."

8 Genesis 50:21

" 'So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.' Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them."

9 Deuteronomy 3:22

"You shall not fear them, for it is the LORD your God who fights for you."

10 Joshua 8:1

"And the LORD said to Joshua, 'Do not fear and do not be dismayed. Take all the fighting men with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, and his people, his city, and his land.' "

11 Psalm 27:3

"Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident."

12 Psalm 115:11

"You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield."

13 Isaiah 35:4

"Say to those who have an anxious heart, 'Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.' "

14 Isaiah 41:10

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

15 Jeremiah 42:11

"Do not fear the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid. Do not fear him, declares the LORD, for I am with you, to save you and to deliver you from his hand."

16 Isaiah 43:1

"But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.' "

17 Jeremiah 46:27

"But fear not, O Jacob my servant, nor be dismayed, O Israel, for behold, I will save you from far away, and your offspring from the land of their captivity. Jacob shall return and have quiet and ease, and none shall make him afraid."

18 Lamentations 3:57

"You came near when I called on you; you said, 'Do not fear!' "

19 Joel 2:21

"Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the LORD has done great things!"

20 Matthew 10:26

"So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known."

21 Matthew 10:28

"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell."

22 Matthew 10:31

"Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."

23 Luke 2:10

"And the angel said to them, 'Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.' "

24

"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."

25 Philippians 2:12

"Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling..."

26 2 Timothy 1:7

"...for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."

27 Hebrews 13:6

"So we can confidently say, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?'"

28 1 John 4:18

"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love."

29 Revelation 1:17

"When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, 'Fear not, I am the first and the last...'"

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What Does God Say About Fear of the Unknown

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