Episode October 1, 2026 7 min 50s

The Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - Do Not Fear

From The Light Touch Canada

Fear can make difficult circumstances feel overwhelming, especially when the future is uncertain or we cannot see what lies ahead. But Isaiah 41:10 offers a powerful reminder that God does not ask us to face fear and hardship alone. He promises to be with us, strengthen us, help us, and uphold us with His righteous hand. When fear tells us we are alone or too weak to keep going, God’s presence gives us a reason to trust Him.

God’s presence changes the way we face frightening circumstances. He sees the path ahead even when we cannot, knows what we will encounter, and is never surprised by the challenges we face. His strength is greater than our weakness, His help is available in every season, and His faithful hand can hold us steady when life feels uncertain. Rather than allowing fear to control our thoughts and decisions, we can focus on God’s promises and bring our worries to Him in prayer. As our confidence in God grows, we can learn to choose faith over fear and move forward knowing that He is with us every step of the way.

Highlights

How Isaiah 41:10 reminds us that God is present when we face frightening circumstances
Why we can trust God even when we cannot see what lies ahead
How God provides strength when we feel too weak to handle our circumstances
Why we never have to face our struggles without God’s help
What it means for God to uphold us with His righteous right hand
How focusing on God’s promises can replace fear with greater confidence and peace
Practical encouragement for choosing faith over fear in everyday challenges

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Full Transcript Below:

Do Not Fear

By: Whitney Hopler

Bible Reading:

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not