"Tell Ahaz, 'Be careful. Be calm and don't worry. Don't let those two men, Rezin and Pekah son of Remaliah, scare you. Don't be afraid of their anger or Aram's anger, because they are like two barely burning sticks that are ready to go out.'" ~Isaiah 7:4, NCV
These are the words of the Lord given to king Ahaz of Judah through the prophet Isaiah. Samaria and Ephraim had just made an alliance, and Judah became very afraid for their safety. In light of this, God said, "Be calm and don't worry. Don't let them scare you. Don't be afraid."
Yes, God does also say, "Be careful." I often have to remind myself to use my brain and let common sense guide my steps. I'd like to believe that God will guide all of my steps - every single movement, from sending the thought to lift my foot to shifting the muscles to make the next footprint. God didn't give us rocks to think with! He teaches us how to move, and then expects us to follow Him. Don't let fear freeze you in your tracks, obey Him, take an account of all of the things He's done for you and keep going!
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