He Is With You by David Jeremiah

He Is With You Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 In nations with a Christian history or presence, verses about God’s presence and protection are read differently than those to whom the verses originally spoke. But we shouldn’t. Our challenges may be different from those in the past, but we are in just as much need of God’s provision and protection.

Recommended Reading: Matthew 28:20

When Moses originally told the Israelites that God would not leave them nor forsake them (Deuteronomy 31:6), it was a life-saving promise. The Israelites were going into the Promised Land to face the Canaanites. When David wrote that God was his shepherd who guides, feeds, heals, provides, and protects, it was only a few years after surviving the murderous threats of King Saul (Psalm 23). And when Jesus told His disciples He would always be with them (Matthew 28:20), it was because He was sending them out “as sheep in the midst of wolves” (Matthew 10:16). You may not face threats that drastic today, but God is still with you. Tell Him your needs and let His peace guard your heart (Philippians 4:6-7). Anxious care is out of place in a heavenly Father’s presence.  Kenneth Wuest