Then I said to you, “Do not be terrified; do not be afraid of them. The LORD your God, who is going before you, will fight for you …” (Deuteronomy 1:29-30)
Moses urged the Israelites not to be afraid or terrified of the challenges ahead. Yes, the situation looked dangerous and overwhelming—giants, fortified cities and uncertainty—but they were forgetting who was with them. The God who created the world, who holds all things together by His power, who loves with an everlasting love, who reigns over all—He was going ahead of them! He had already proved His care by leading them with a cloud by day and fire by night, choosing their campsites and preparing the way. And yet they did not trust Him. How often we face the same temptation: to panic when we should trust, to fear when we should walk in faith. Let this reminder stir your heart—God goes before you. The unknowns ahead are already known to Him. Do not be terrified or afraid. Trust the One who leads with love and power.