By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Exodus 3:10-12 "So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.” But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” And God said, “I will be with you…” - NIV
When time came for God to rescue Israel from Egyptian slavery, He appeared to Moses in Mt Horeb as he took care of sheep. God expressed the burden in His heart about the bitter suffering of His people and how He wanted to rescue them. He needed a person to do it, and Moses was the man. Instead of excitement since this was his burden too while in Egypt, Moses reacted in fear. He couldn’t imagine going back to the same Pharaoh who wanted to kill him and he ran away. God answered: “I will be with you”
The Lord’s answer that He would be with Moses was more than any weapon of war. David said even if he went through the shadow of the valley of death, he would fear no evil to befall him because God was with him. God assured Israel that He would be with them and uphold them with His mighty hand. Jesus assured His disciples that He would be with them till the end of the age. Such assurances were meant to remove any fears. It includes us today.
The assurance of God’s presence to protect, preserve, comfort and strengthen us is a strong weapon against fear. Loneliness and human limitations create alot of fear and uncertainty. That’s why we want to be with others to feel safe and secure. But God Almighty, all powerful, all knowing, all wise took care of our fears by giving us His word of assurance, that He is with us. He is a very present help in trouble, and is faithful to His commitments. He says, ‘Fear not, I am with you.’ Hallelujah!
Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; 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."
Matthew 28:20 "… And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Shalom children of God.