No Fear of Trouble

“They will not be afraid of bad news.
    They are confident because they trust in the Lord.”
— Psalm 112:7

Faith Over Fear: A Steadfast Heart

Having no fear of trouble is possible when faith and trust are strong, as Psalm 112:7 teaches. A steadfast heart rests confidently in the Lord.

Psalm 112:7 gives a clear mark of faith: confidence in the Lord steadies the heart because it trusts the One who rules over every circumstance.

Confidence in the Lord, Our Sure Refuge

Those without God have no sure refuge in the day of trouble. But believers have tasted His goodness. They know the power of His Word and can stand firm when fear rises.

But we, as believers, are of another spirit. We have been born again into the family of Yahweh. Our heart’s desire is for heavenly things, not for the things of this earth that are passing away.

Fear should not preoccupy our hearts as it does the unbelieving person. Faith teaches us to look beyond the report. It teaches us to behold the God who rules over every circumstance.

Examine What Rules Your Heart

If fear does rule your heart, examine your walk. Are you truly following Jesus as His disciple, or only standing as a member of a Church?

No Fear of Bad News When Trouble Comes

Bad news may come through sickness, lack, persecution, family trouble, or sudden loss. Yet trusting God in trouble means remembering that His promise does not change with the report.

The believer who has confidence in the Lord can have no fear of bad news. God remains a refuge and a present help in trouble.

Respond to Trouble with Faith

At the sound of bad news, the ungodly murmur and rebel against God. But people who know their God respond with faith over fear. God does not give a fearful spirit, but a spirit of love (2 Timothy 1:7).

Unbelievers often resort to wrong means to escape trouble. When trouble arises, trust in the Lord. Wait patiently for Him. Do as Moses did at the Red Sea: “Stand still and see the salvation of God.”

You must know and believe that God moves according to your faith. Trusting God in trouble builds a steadfast heart that waits for His deliverance.

Let Your Heart Be Established

Therefore, magnify the Lord and have no fear of trouble. Do not let fear rule your heart or weaken you in the day of adversity. Take courage and wait for the Lord. Trust the faithfulness of our covenant God, and let confidence in the Lord establish your heart in His promises: “Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

Father, establish in me a steadfast heart. Teach me to keep trusting You when bad news comes and to choose faith over fear. Help me have no fear of trouble, and let my confidence in the Lord rest in Your faithfulness rather than in what I see or hear. Strengthen me to stand still, believe Your Word, and glorify You in every trial. In Jesus’ name, amen.