In Isaiah, another one of my favorites, God says,
fear not, for I am with you.
Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you.
I will help you.
I will uphold you.
And over and over again, the same thing occurs.
When God tells his people to be courageous,
when he tells them do not fear, he gives a reason.
I am with you.
You are not in this alone.