God doesn’t deny our weaknesses, nor does He remove adversity from our lives. He instead tells us not to fear. For fear is not a necessary action and only causes torment. Fear is also sinful & dishonoring to God…for it implies that we are doubting God’s love, faithfulness, and power. His all-sufficient promise of, “I will help you” should be all the assurance we need. Or as Isaiah goes on to write, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”