“When we ride with the Lord, we need not be afraid even if we don’t know what the future holds.”
These words can be interpreted as a metaphor of faith and trust in God. The Bible teaches that God is our shepherd, our guide, and our protector. He leads us in the paths of righteousness, He comforts us in times of trouble, and He delivers us from evil (Psalm 23). He knows the plans He has for us, plans to prosper us and not to harm us, plans to give us hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). He is faithful and true, and He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5).
The Bible also teaches that we are called to follow God and obey His commands. He invites us to take up our cross and follow Him, to deny ourselves and live for Him (Luke 9:23). He commands us to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves (Mark 12:30-31). He instructs us to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and to trust Him to provide for our needs (Matthew 6:33-34).
The Bible also gives us examples of people who rode with the Lord and overcame their fears of the unknown. For instance, Noah built an ark and saved his family from the flood, even though he had never seen rain before (Genesis 6-9). Abraham left his homeland and followed God’s call, even though he did not know where he was going (Hebrews 11:8). Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness, even though he faced many challenges and dangers (Exodus 3-14). Joshua conquered the Promised Land, even though he faced many enemies and obstacles (Joshua 1-12). Esther risked her life and approached the king, even though she did not know if he would spare her (Esther 4-5). Daniel prayed to God and was thrown into the lion’s den, even though he did not know if he would survive (Daniel 6). Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow down to the idol and were thrown into the fiery furnace, even though they did not know if God would deliver them (Daniel 3). Paul preached the gospel and endured many hardships, even though he did not know what would happen to him (Acts 9-28).
The Bible also gives us promises and assurances that help us ride with the Lord and not be afraid of the future. For instance, Psalm 27:1 says, “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Isaiah 41:10 says, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” 1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.”
Therefore, we are reminded that when we ride with the Lord, we need not be afraid even if we don’t know what the future holds. He is with us, He is for us, and He is in us. He is our hope, our joy, and our peace.
I hope this summary helps you connect the words you provided to the Bible with some creativity. If you want to learn more, you can read some of the verses that I have referenced. God bless you.
