One of the most frequent commands in the Bible is to “fear not”. It shows up 365 times!!
But then the Bible says we’re SUPPOSED to “fear the Lord”?
[Proverbs 9:10]
“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgement.”
Your estimation of the greatness of God will limit your fear of what other people think, your fear of personal failure, and your fear of the unknown.
[John 3:1]
“There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee.”
[John 3:2]
“After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you.”
Observation: Jesus wasn’t put off by his doubts or the fact that he was still more concerned with what his friends thought of him than what Jesus thought of him
[Jeremiah 29:13]
“If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.”