Fear is real and unrelenting. When you feel like you’ve conquered one fear, the thrill of victory is soon replaced by the agony of defeat from another fear. While anxiety visits us all, it is a permanent houseguest for some. The question is not “Will anxiety come?” The question is, “What will I do with the fear when it arrives?”

Today’s passage answers the question. Moses was now 120 years old and knew the time had come to let Joshua lead. Up to this point, the journey into the promised land had been long, slow, painful, and even downright scary at times. Danger surrounded them. Yet Moses knew his successor could handle the assignment … that is if he heeded some godly wisdom.

Deuteronomy 31:6
So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.

Are you willing to give your fears to God and trust that he will take care of you? The Lord is omniscient, so he knows what to do with the challenges you face. He’s omnipotent, so he can take care of the situation. Anxiety weighs us down and wears us out. Give it to God. He loves you so much that he doesn’t want you to stumble under the weight. He will carry it as he walks by your side. He will even go ahead of you … but will never ever fail nor abandon you.

Father, thank you for this great invitation. Remind me of your invitation often when anxiety overtakes me. Whisper in my ear, “Give it to me.” Give me the strength and wisdom to let you have it all. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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