“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee: yea, I will help thee: yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness” (Isaiah 41:10).

Mason shared a room with his younger brother, Michael (I’ve changed their names). After turning the light out and settling into their beds, the boys talked about Michael’s fear of water. The family would be leaving for camping the next morning. Michael so wanted to be able to enjoy the lake along with the rest of the family. But his fear of the water could easily spoil his time with his family. Though no one pressured Michael to swim, he didn’t enjoy sitting on the beach alone. But he surely didn’t want to get in the water.

Mason said, “Mike, how about if I hold on to you? Would you get in the water and enjoy it if I held onto you and kept your head above the water?”

After thinking for a minute or two Michael replied, “Sure, if you promise not to let go!” Once the promise was made, Michael was much at peace about the water. He knew his big brother was strong. He knew his big brother loved him. He knew his big brother promised not to let go. That settled it for him. What a picture for us.

How about you? What fears are you facing today? Far better than the promise of Mason not to let go, if you are a believer, you have the promise of the Lord that He will never let you go.

Yes, indeed, my friends: What strength comes in knowing that we are in the Lord’s hands. What security!