What is fear?

I looked up the definition of fear and this is what was written:  an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.

We all have fears even though some of us try our best to hide them but they are there.  They came to us when we are nervous, lonely, or sometimes, even things are going well.  The Bible talks a lot about fear.  It is written that we should not be afraid, that God is with us through it all.   It is easy to have fear and be afraid—it is natural emotion.  But we need to remember when these times come upon us, who is in charge and who is with us.  We do not need to be in fear–God is with us.  He will strength us and hold us up.