The specific command, "Do not fear," appears 51 times in the Bible! Irrational fears, exacerbated by Satan, are increasing! Of course, we need healthy fears. If a person had no fear, he would never need courage. Knowing God's plan and having a close relationship with God generally takes away unhealthy fears. God will never forsake us! The Bible emphasizes action much more than feelings, so "Do not fear" primarily means: "Have courage and do the right thing no matter how scared you may feel."

Don Hooser

United Church of God Pastor

Don Hooser is a minister for the United Church of God. He and his wife Judy live in his home in McKinney, Texas, during the winter months and in her home in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, during the summer months. His wife Elsie died in August 2020 and he married Judy on January 1, 2022.  Mr. Hooser graduated in 1963 from Southern Methodist University with a degree in mechanical engineering, and graduated in 1966 from Ambassador College, Big Sandy, Texas.  For most of the time since then he served as a church pastor.