Whom then shall I fear?

We sang "You Never Let Go" again today at church. Every time I hear this song, I am now reminded of a friend of mine. This friend is from a country where they are not allowed to worship openly. His story is very neat. Being from a family that did not believe in God, his questions about life were finally answered later during his college years. Someone shared the good news of Jesus Christ with him. He says we don't need him here in America and plans to go back to his country to share with others about the love of Christ. Knowing that he will face hardships and persecution as he does this, it was especially touching to hear him singing out during this song.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I'm caught in the middle of the storms of this life
I won't turn back
I know you are near

And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear?
Whom then shall I fear?

Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me

And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
A glorious light beyond all compare
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
We'll live to know You here on the earth

Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You