“Do not be afraid of their faces, for I am with you to deliver you,” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 1:8 NKJV)
Do you carry a picture of your loved one’s elbow in your wallet? When you see a cameo shot of your favorite actor’s foot, do you nudge your spouse and smile? Are museums filled with small statues depicting political leaders’ brains?
No… we like faces.
A face represents the person.
We carry pictures of faces because the face makes them seem present. We recognize actors by their faces because their face is how we know them. We enjoy statues that emphasize faces because the face brings the subject into the room.
Now insert that concept into what the Lord told Jeremiah.
God is saying, “Do not fear ANYONE ELSE’S presence, for I am present.”
Consider these aspects:
- Young children recognize the face of their folks in a crowd.
- We stand face to face in a conversation.
- We ‘face facts’ when we accept reality, what is really here.
- The Aaronic Blessing emphasizes our Lord’s face… sending us out with the comfort of His presence.
Whatever face your fear has, let God’s face comfort you. His presence is more. His presence is good. His presence delivers us.
Fear not, because God is present.