I fear the end of days. How can I overcome it?

from the old testament

• We can rely on the presence of God's Spirit to diminish our experience of fear. When He is with us, strengthening us and holding us, we don't have any reason to fear (Isaiah 41:10). God Himself promises to be near to us. He does not promise that bad things will not happen, but with God by our side, we will have the strength to handle anything that comes our way, be it end times disasters or anything else we might fear.

from the new testament

• Fear of the end of days is completely understandable because the descriptions of the end of days in the book of Revelation stimulate many common fears: fear of the unknown, fear of death, fear of pain and illness, fear of loss. However, a believer who has a saving relationship with Jesus Christ (John 3:16; Romans 10:9–10) can take real comfort, despite these scary future things.
• We can be comforted by the fact that the end of days is not really the end. The Bible makes it clear that a believer's final destiny is with Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:13–18) and that God will keep us safe as we patiently endure the trials of this world (Revelation 3:10).
• As believers, we can know that along with the trials in the end of days, God's kingdom will come to earth, and there will be a new earth and new heavens, and everything will be made beautiful and right (Revelation 21). Whether or not we are there to experience those end times trials, the believer's end is a happy one—we will be with Him eternally, in a place where there is no fear, no crying, no death, and the fullness of joy and delight that He has promised (Revelation 21:3–4; see also Psalm 16:11).
• God loves us, and His love drives away fear (1 John 4:17–18).

implications for today

Fear is a very common problem, and it is one of Satan's most efficient weapons against the minds of believers. Along with doubt and confusion, Satan uses fear to paralyze us and make us ineffective in the spiritual battle we are all fighting. Fear is an emotion, and its effects are incredibly powerful. Still, a believer can combat fear with truth. If we know the truth about God, about the world, and about ourselves, we can overcome fear.

Believers are called to live with faith, courage, and purpose. Instead of being paralyzed by fear, we are to pursue holiness, share the gospel, and love others as Christ loves us (2 Peter 3:11–12; Matthew 22:37–39). We are to stand firm in God’s truth, trusting His promises and walking in obedience, knowing that our future is secure in Him. As we await Christ’s return, we live each day with hope, using our time to glorify God and make His kingdom known (1 Corinthians 15:58; Matthew 28:19–20).

While believers do not have to fear Judgment Day, those who do not know the Lord do have reason to fear. Nothing is more fearful than to face a perfect God who knows you perfectly and knows you have fallen short of perfection (Romans 3:20, 23). Jesus came to save us. However, those who reject His offer of salvation will face judgment at the end of days without Christ, and that is truly something to fear (John 3:17–18). Today is the day of salvation, and all should respond to the call of Jesus. There is no greater hope than the salvation found in Christ, and there is no time to waste. For those who accept His gift of grace, there is no fear in the coming judgment, only the promise of eternal life with God. But for those who reject Him, the weight of their sin will be revealed, and the consequences are eternal. Today is the day to choose life in Christ and embrace His freedom, for tomorrow is never promised.