Dear friend, today we have taken the verse from Isaiah 41:10. Here the Lord Himself says, “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." Here, many a time the Lord says, "I…., I…., I will do it. You need not fear. I am here for you." That's why David says in Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil. For You are with me." "If God be for us, who can be against us?" No harm can touch us. That's why the saint says here, "The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" We need not fear any man. We need not fear anything that comes against us. Even though you walk through the darkest valley, God says, "I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."

I love to share a testimony about Bro. Ebenezer, who lives in Padiyanallur, Chennai. He had been married for 17 years. Before marriage, he occasionally drinks. After about five years of marriage, there was a small argument between the husband and the wife. And this became big, and they were separated. He was so worried, and he started to drink more. At times, he would drink and fall unconscious on the road. Because of this habit, he also lost his job. His relatives avoided him. Only his sister Mary took care of him like a mother. She took him to Jesus Calls Prayer Tower, which is in Chennai, also known as JC House Prayer Tower. Prayers were offered for him there, and he was so comforted. Then he started to visit the Prayer Tower very often. One day in the chapel, he cried out, "Lord, forgive all my sins. Take away this evil habit. Please help me, Lord." And as days passed, everybody left him.

But then God did not leave him. The unchanging love of God delivered him completely. He came out of this drinking habit. The Lord set him totally free. After 30 years of drinking, the Lord miraculously delivered him. His wife came back again. Today they are living a happy life. Two and a half years passed. Today he says, "I'm free from all the alcohol habit." And he came and thanked God in the Prayer Tower. My friend, do not feel guilty about your sin. Without hiding your sin, if you confess your sins before God, He is so merciful to forgive all your sins. Do not be dismayed. Do not be afraid. God will help you to come out of all your sinful addictions.

PRAYER: 
Dear loving Father, thank You for being with me always. When fear rises, remind me, Lord, that you are with me to help me. You are my strength when I am weak and my hope when I fall. Please hold me close with Your righteous right hand. Forgive all my sins and cleanse my heart, Lord. Break every chain of addiction and despair in my life. Teach me to walk fearlessly in Your presence. Thank You for Your everlasting mercy that never fails. I trust You completely, now and forever. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.