Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170604

Today is a beautiful day, because “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?” (Psalm 27:1 ESV) Make God the only stronghold allowed in your life. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170603

Today is a beautiful day, because “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 staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4 ESV) Notice how these ideas are tied together in one sentence instead of broken out into stand-alone sentences. … Read more

Joy In Verse Encouragement for 20170602

Today is a beautiful day, because when Gideon realized he had come face-to-face with the angel of the LORD, the LORD said to him, “Peace be to you. Do not fear; you shall not die.” (Judges 6:23 ESV) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170601

Today is a beautiful day, because God told his people not to be afraid several times as they faced their enemies. “You shall not fear them, for it is the LORD your God who fights for you.” (Deuteronomy 3:22 ESV) “Do not fear or panic or be in dread of them.” (Deuteronomy 20:3 ESV) “Do … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170531

Today is a beautiful day, because God told Israel not to ‘fear’ (Greek: phobos, to be afraid, terrified) but to ‘fear’ (Greek: eulabeia, to reverence) Him alone. (from Deuteronomy) Are you putting your ‘fear’ in the proper perspective? #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170530

Today is a beautiful day, because Moses reminded Joshua of all God had done for them and encouraged him, saying, “You shall not fear them, for it is the LORD your God who fights for you.” (Deuteronomy 3:22 ESV) God goes out for those who love and seek Him. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170529

Today is a beautiful day, because Moses recounted events to God’s people after 40 years in the desert, encouraging them again with God’s message, “See, the LORD your God has set the land before you. Go up, take possession, as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not fear or be … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170528

Today is a beautiful day, because “Moses said to the people, ‘Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today.’” (Exodus 14:13 ESV) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170527

Today is a beautiful day, because God is faithful to his covenants, evidenced by his claim to Isaac, “And the LORD appeared to him the same night and said, “I am the God of Abraham your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you and multiply your offspring for my servant … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170526

Today is a beautiful day, because God blessed Abram through Melchizedek, the priest of God Most High, and spoke to Abram in a vision, “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be great.” If we fear God Most High, we need not fear any worldly thing. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday