So, what do we do about overcoming fear? God’s promise is essentially the universe’s best insurance policy. He guarantees He’s with us. The world is essentially a giant petri dish for fear germs, and it’s impossible not to get some on you. But God gives us His divine assurance: He’s always there. Jesus was, and is, “Emmanuel”—translated literally, "God with us."

Think of it this way: we’ve been given an immunization against the worst consequences of fear. Our vaccine is the presence of Jesus himself. The Creator of the entire cosmos is telling us He’s got our back. He’s saying, "No matter what the world is telling you, don’t listen to it and don’t be troubled. I’ll give you the strength and grace to get through this."