2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalm 46:2-3

There is a lot of talk about men and women who were afraid in the Bible.

• When angels appeared to men, they almost always said, “Do not be afraid.”
• Elijah ran for his life from Jezebel. 1 Kings 19:3
• Peter was clearly afraid when he was warming himself while Jesus was being interrogated. John 18
• The 11 sons of Jacob and Jacob himself were fearful of what Joseph would do with them. Genesis 41.
• The ten spies/scouts who feared the giants in the land. Numbers 13, 14
• Jonah ran from God because he was afraid. Jonah 1,2
• King David hid in caves when Absalom was chasing him.
• The rich young ruler was afraid to part with his money. Luke 18

Today, there’s great reason to be afraid:

• Ebola is spreading throughout Africa
• ISIS threatens the West
• War in Iraq
• War in Ukraine
• Middle East is about to escalate
• Cities are crumbling
• Prices are rising
• Economy is tanking

Because God is our refuge and strength, though, we need not be afraid.

Yes, it’s just that simple.