Isaiah 8:11-15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible)
11For this is what the LORD has spoken to me with a strong hand, instructing me not to walk in the way of this people:
12“Do not call conspiracy
everything these people regard as conspiracy.
Do not fear what they fear;
do not live in dread.
13The LORD of Hosts is the One
you shall regard as holy.
Only He should be feared;
only He should be dreaded.
14And He will be a sanctuary—
but to both houses of Israel
a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense,
to the dwellers of Jerusalem
a trap and a snare.
15Many will stumble over these;
they will fall and be broken;
they will be ensnared and captured.”
A Conspiracy
What is a conspiracy? A conspiracy is a plot, a plan, a
scheme, and/or an agreement among a number of people to do something evil,
wicked, hateful, sinful, and/or what is potentially harmful to others, which is
not in their best interest, which may or may not also be something illegal. And
then we have something called “conspiracy theories,” which are being touted as
claims of a conspiracy taking place, which they claim are not true, so they say
we must not believe them, even if they are true, and if they are actually
happening.
We who belong to the Lord must not latch ourselves on to
everything we hear or read about in the news or from other people or on social
media just because “so and so” said it, and thus it must be true. It doesn’t matter
who said it, how well respected they are, or how knowledgeable they are. We
should test everything we are hearing or reading or are being told is true
against the Scriptures, and in prayer, seeking the counsel of God in these
matters. Some of what we hear will be true. But some of it will be lies.
Scare Tactics
So much of what we hear and read in the news or on social
media is just scare tactics or things to provoke people fighting with other
people. So much of it is amplified way beyond what is really happening. And
much of what is really happening is being ignored and is not even making the news.
But the point here is that we should not believe everything we hear or read
just because we think it comes from a reputable source. And we should not allow
ourselves to get all worked up over things which may not even exist.
We should take everything to the Lord in prayer, seeking His
counsel and wisdom so that we do not buy into any lies, whether the lies are
that an actual conspiracy is happening, or that it is not happening, and thus
must be ignored. But whether or not what we hear is truth or not, or is
happening or is not happening, we are not to be afraid. We are not to fear what
others fear or what others intend for us to fear, which is their goal in spreading
the lies. But we should inquire of the Lord as to how we should respond.
Only God Should Be Feared
Now, we do need to exercise wisdom and good judgment here.
If someone warns us that danger is ahead and we might want to take a different
route, we should not just automatically brush them off. But at the same time we
should not just automatically believe them and then fall into a trap, either.
We have this all the time on our computers with all kinds of warnings coming up
that if we don’t do such and such that it will go bad for us. But in reality if
we believe them, that is the real trap. So be cautious, but pray over it all.
And this goes to the medical profession, as well. Drugs are
being pushed on the people here in the USA as the solution for most everything
including fear, anxiety, stress, difficulties, challenges, body aches and pains,
and the list goes on. I used to buy into that, but then the Lord led me to
trust him with my body and to stop taking pharmaceuticals for every ailment or
pain. And, praise the Lord, I have been pharmaceutical dependent free for 18
years. We can live without drugs, and some drugs make matters much worse. I
know.
Take Note: I am in no way telling any of
you that you should stop taking drugs. I am not a doctor. But I am suggesting
that you take everything to the Lord in prayer, seeking His counsel, and that
you follow His leading.
So Much Fearmongering
And so much of what is in the news media is just
fearmongering. They want us afraid. They want us emotionally upset and fearing
everything and each other. And so much of this coming from our government,
claiming that the “bad guys” are “the other guys” and not us (the USA), is just
garbage. They want us believing that the US government are the good guys and
that these other countries are the bad guys when, in reality, it is
flip-flopped from that. And you don’t have to believe me. Pray about it. Seek
God’s counsel in this.
[Jeremiah 1:4-19;
Matthew 10:24-28; Philippians 1:12-14; 2 Timothy 1:6-7; 1 Peter 3:13-17;
Revelation 2:9-10; Acts 23:11; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10]
But no matter what we are being told, whether they are lies
or they are the truth, we should not let fear control us. Should we fear God?
Absolutely! Should we believe His warnings to us in the Scriptures? YES! We
should not be stupid and ignore everything that is going on all around us. But
we should pray for wisdom and direction to make right and just and sensible
decisions about our health, and how that should be treated, and concerning the
world and what is happening. And we should follow the guidance of God, not man.
Do Not Fear What They Fear
An Original Work / August 9, 2026
Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love
Look to God
An Original Work / November 11, 2016
Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love
Fear not. Look to
God.
He will strengthen
you. He is your Rock.
He’ll meet all your
needs.
Rest in Him, and be
filled with His peace.
When sorrow fills
your life, pray to the Lord.
Believe His
promises. Trust in His Word.
He’ll lead you each
day.
Give your life to
Him. Follow His ways.
Lean on Him today.
He will comfort you.
Trust Him always.
Read His Word and
pray.
Tell the world of
His love and His grace.
When trials come
your way, be not afraid.
God watches over
you. Be not dismayed.
He’ll work all for
good,
For the called of
God. Jesus, they love.
Sing songs. Praise
your Lord.
Lift your voice to
Him. Shout out His Word.
He forgave your
sins,
Cleansed your heart.
You are made new within.
When you are faced
with temptation to fear,
Remember God will be
with you. He’s near.
He’ll take care of
you.
He will keep you in
His love, tis true.
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