Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus told John to write to the church in Smyrna, “Do not fear what you are about to suffer…Be faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.” (Revelation 2: 10 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because John experienced this and wrote of it while exiled on the Isle of Patmos. “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, and the living one. I…

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Today is a beautiful day, because “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.” (1 John 4:18 ESV) Do not fear. Trust God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because “…who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ as holy…” (1 Peter 3:14 ESV) Do not…

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Today is a beautiful day, because the writer of Hebrews encourages me with “So confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:6 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day because, “…you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’” (Romans 8:15 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because once it was said, “Fear not, daughter of Zion, behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt;” but, soon He comes in the clouds riding a white charger to claim His own. (John 12:15 and Revelation 19:11 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because God knows our needs, “Fear not little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32 ESV)   Do not fear.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because “Jesus, on hearing this, answered him, ‘Do not fear, only believe, and she will be well.’” (Luke 8:50 ESV)   Jesus healed.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday