During Paul’s second missionary journey he encountered opposition in most every place he stopped, including Corinth (Acts 18:5-6). Perhaps Paul felt pressured to move on as he had done in Thessalonica and Berea. But the Lord appeared to him and quieted his anxiety saying, “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, for I am with you” (Acts 18:9). This is a timely admonition for all of us. Fear is often the culprit that stops us from serving the Lord fervently. However, if we consider the encouragement God gives us in His word, we have nothing to fear.