Covenantal Reasons to "Fear Not"

How does the Lord support the simple, blessed command to "Fear Not"? Pastor leads his family in today's "Hopewell @Home" passage. Isaiah 43:1–7 prepares us for the opening portion of Morning Public Worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these seven verses, the Holy Spirit teaches us to dwell upon the Lord's creating us for Himself, calling us to Himself, companionship to us Himself, and completing His work in us.