There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. — 1 John 4:18
Do you remember what Jesus said when he came walking on the water to his disciples during the storm? He literally told them, "Do not fear, I Am." In the presence of the holy and awesome Son of God, we don't have to be afraid. God's grace to us in Jesus takes away our need for fear because Jesus' sacrifice makes us holy, without fault, and free from any charge against us (Colossians 1:21-22). Our response?
Love! We love our Father for who he is, for what he has done, for his great sacrifice for us, and most of all, for making us holy and taking away our fear.
Jehovah – Jireh
. Inspired by His love – 2 Corinthians 5:14
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.
. Raised by His power -Ephesians 2:6
And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
. Encouraged by His Word – Deuteronomy 31:6-8
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the Lord swore to their ancestors to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
. Helped by His Spirit – Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.
Thoughts
. Many of us have inherited great riches from our parents–the bank account of personal faith and family prayers. - Nels F. S. Ferre
. As light increases we see ourselves to be worse than we thought. - Francis Fenelon
[Message No: 7741]
Do you remember what Jesus said when he came walking on the water to his disciples during the storm? He literally told them, "Do not fear, I Am." In the presence of the holy and awesome Son of God, we don't have to be afraid. God's grace to us in Jesus takes away our need for fear because Jesus' sacrifice makes us holy, without fault, and free from any charge against us (Colossians 1:21-22). Our response?
Love! We love our Father for who he is, for what he has done, for his great sacrifice for us, and most of all, for making us holy and taking away our fear.
Jehovah – Jireh
. Inspired by His love – 2 Corinthians 5:14
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.
. Raised by His power -Ephesians 2:6
And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
. Encouraged by His Word – Deuteronomy 31:6-8
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the Lord swore to their ancestors to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
. Helped by His Spirit – Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.
Thoughts
. Many of us have inherited great riches from our parents–the bank account of personal faith and family prayers. - Nels F. S. Ferre
. As light increases we see ourselves to be worse than we thought. - Francis Fenelon
[Message No: 7741]
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