There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. — 1 John 4:18

Is there anything to fear because God sent his Son to die to save us? In the light of God’s love for us in Christ Jesus, what is there to fear? The only thing we have to fear is ourselves, and God has sent his Spirit to reassure and strengthen us in our weakness. Whenever we love God and his children, we are reminded of his love for us, which is far greater than the love we have for others. Rather than flee from him in terror, we kneel before him in thankfulness knowing that he who hears our prayers is also he who loves us and yearns to ease our concerns.

 

Thought

Is there anything to fear because God sent his Son to die to save us? In the light of God’s love for us in Christ Jesus, what is there to fear? The only thing we have to fear is ourselves, and God has sent his Spirit to reassure and strengthen us in our weakness. Whenever we love God and his children, we are reminded of his love for us, which is far greater than the love we have for others. Rather than flee from him in terror, we kneel before him in thankfulness knowing that he who hears our prayers is also he who loves us and yearns to ease our concerns.

 

Prayer

Father, I’m glad I can respect you without being afraid of your anger. Thank you that I can respect what you say and not be afraid of how bad I am. May your love for me bring me closer to your holiness, righteousness, justice, and mercy than all the laws, threats, and judges put together. I pray in the powerful name of Jesus, who bought me back from sin and filled me with his love. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.