Pray the Word with David Platt Fear Not (Luke 12:32)
Sep 30, 2025
A meditation on Luke 12:32 that urges trust in God as Shepherd, Father, and King. Prompts listeners to name their fears and reflect on personal anxieties. Explores believers' identity as a cared-for flock, beloved children, and citizens of an eternal kingdom. Includes a prayer for freedom from fear and a call to join a global study gathering.
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Fear Not Because God Is Your Shepherd
- Fear is directly confronted by Jesus with a command: Fear not, little flock.
- David Platt explains this applies because God is a shepherd who cares, providing protection, guidance, and provision for his people.
Fear Not Because God Is Your Father
- Believers are not only sheep but also sons and daughters with God as Father.
- Platt ties Luke 12 to Luke 11, highlighting God's fatherly goodness and his desire to give good gifts to his children.
Fear Not Because You Inherit An Eternal Kingdom
- Followers of Christ are citizens and heirs of an eternal kingdom, which removes ultimate reasons to fear.
- Platt emphasizes the king's love and our inheritance as the basis for freedom from worry, even about death.