Lyrics
Verse 1:
I am not afraid
You have called me by name
I am your child
My weakness is your strength
I stand on rock not sand
I live to fulfil your plan
(repeat)
Chorus:
When I go through the waters
You will be with me
When I go through the rivers
I will not drown
When I walk through the fire
I can not be burned
Your the rock on which I stand
Verse 2:
I have no need to fear
I walk with you so near
My god supplies all my needs
Today I sing this song
And think of what you've done
I will not rest til' the world sees
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Meaning & Inspiration
No Fear presents trust in God as the answer to danger, weakness, and uncertainty. Its central confession is not self-confidence but dependence: the singer stands because God supplies strength, gives identity, and remains near. Images of water, rivers, fire, rock, and sand gather several biblical pictures into a simple declaration that hardship does not cancel divine care. The repeated chorus reinforces steady courage rather than denial of trouble.
The words closely echo Isaiah 43, where God calls his people by name and promises presence through waters and fire. The contrast between rock and sand also recalls the teaching of Jesus about building on a secure foundation. Even the line about God supplying every need fits the wider emphasis on faithful provision. Together, these themes make the song a confession of belonging, endurance, and obedience. The closing desire for the world to see shifts that confidence toward witness: a life held by God becomes evidence of his sustaining faithfulness.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 43:1-2 God calls his people by name and promises to be with them through water and fire.
- Matthew 7:24-25 Jesus compares obedience to building a house on rock rather than an unstable foundation.
- Philippians 4:19 Paul affirms that God will supply every need according to his riches in Christ.