Don't be afraid or discouraged - Deuteronomy 31:8
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
- Deuteronomy 31:8, NIV
More About This Verse
MEANING
Jesus has already gone before us on the cross. He prepares the way for us to be in relationship with God. God is with us in the form of the Holy Spirit, our comforter.
If you believe that Jesus died for your sins and rose from the dead, victorious over death, then you have received the Holy Spirit. If you are confused about someone who claims to be a Christian, but walks away from God, then they were never true believers; a true believer is still a sinner (we all are), but will always come back to God in repentance. The Holy Spirit helps with that. He comforts and guides you, and empowers you to live a life of faith.
Once you have truly believed and received the Holy Spirit, you are set apart to God. Period. God is with you, rooting for you, working to help you. God is with you, He goes before you. He won’t stop fighting for you.
So, don’t be afraid or discouraged. The God of all creation, a being beyond the limits of time and space, is in your corner. Be encouraged!
EXPLORE THIS PASSAGE MORE
We get the most out of each verse when we understand them in context. So, feel free to dig a little deeper into the meaning of this verse with these resources:
The Message version says this verse this way:
“God is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t worry” (Deuteronomy 31:8, MSG).
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