"But you ..." There is a difference between those who know God and those who do not. The fact that we believe makes a difference to our lives, not just in the decisions that we make and the way we live our lives (though it should do that), but also because we are in a different relationship to God. Someone might object that this is unfair, but such an objection is rubbish. Anyone can choose to repent and believe in Christ, and they too will then be in a relationship with God.
We have been saved by God and called by Him. We are His servants, we have been chosen by Him. So we do not need to fear or be dismayed. We will receive help and strength directly from God.
All who rage against us will come to nothing. So we do not need to fear anything. There will come a time when we will not be able to find any enemies! There are times when we think that it is the effect of the things that oppose that will last forever. This is not true. Anything we are facing right now is temporary. It is the love of God that lasts forever.
We receive direct personal help from the Lord. "I myself will redeem you". This is what Christ did on the cross. But our being redeemed, forgiven is not the end of the matter. God makes us in to a threshing sledge. We are made into people who will have an impact on the world.
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