What is the meaning of Hebrews 13:6? So we say with confidence Hebrews 13:5 reminds us that God Himself has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” On that rock-solid promise the writer adds, “So we say with confidence.” • “Confidence” means outspoken, unhesitating assurance—like Peter and John in Acts 4:13, who spoke boldly because they had been with Jesus. • Psalm 118:6 (which this verse quotes) shows the same certainty: “The LORD is on my side; I will not fear.” • Romans 8:31 draws the same line: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Our confession is not wishful thinking; it rests on an unbreakable word from the living God. The Lord is my helper The statement is intensely personal—“my helper.” • Psalm 54:4 says, “Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.” • Isaiah 41:10 repeats the theme: “I will strengthen you; I will surely help you.” • Hebrews 4:16 invites us to “approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” When Scripture calls God “helper,” it is not a casual assist; it means He supplies everything required to accomplish His will in us. I will not be afraid Fear evaporates when the Almighty pledges His help. • Joshua 1:9 records God’s charge: “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” • Psalm 23:4 echoes the same courage: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” • 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds believers that God has given “a spirit not of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.” Fear is a signal to look again at who stands beside us. What can man do to me? The question is rhetorical. Human opposition is real, but it is limited. • Jesus sets the scale in Matthew 10:28: “Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.” • Psalm 56:11 testifies, “In God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” • Romans 8:38-39 declares that nothing in creation can separate us from the love of God in Christ. People may slander, intimidate, or even persecute, yet they cannot overrule God’s plan or steal our eternal inheritance. summary Hebrews 13:6 invites believers to speak out loud, without hesitation, because God’s never-failing presence guarantees sufficient help, drives out fear, and renders human threats powerless against His purposes. Knowing this, we can live, serve, and even suffer with unshakable confidence, eyes fixed on the Lord who stands beside us. |
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