Isaiah 8

It took me about 3 minutes to read this passage. In verse 12 God gives a warning to his prophet; don't have fear like those around you. The fear of Judah was not the God of Heaven, but rather the armies of the nations around them. We cab find ourselves caught in the fear of Wall Street, fear of loosing our employment, of even fear of our children. God had directed Israel whom to fear, but they rejected their savior. Jesus gave Chrisatians the same directive. We can be confident that God will give us exactly what we need to bring him the greatest glory. It is him that we should fear, and love.
Stuart