As we listen and read about what is happening in the world today, our hearts can be gripped with fear if we are not carful to remenber God's Word. Truly, we are living in days like we have never seen before. What used to be is no more, except God's Word. It is the same yesterday, today and forever; it will never change!
1 John 4:18 says, "There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment (torment). So the one who fears has not reached perfection in love".
Than look at what Romans says, "1 Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Also through Him, we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, 4 endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. 5 This hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:1-5 (HCSB).
Are you gripped with fear over something? Maybe it could be the uncertainity of today. God's love for you could be the answer to overcoming your fear. As a child, did you have a special blanket that gave you a sense of security - you just wanted to hold it close and wrap up in it? The Holy Spirit of God is the believer's warm, loving "security blanket." As John says, "there is no fear in love, for perfect love casts out fear."
Another translation of this verse says, " We have no fear of someone who loves us perfectly." God's perfect love can eliminate all dread fear. It is not our love for Him, but His perfect love for us that will cast out our fears. The question is not "are you brave enough to face your fears?" The question is, "Do you trust His love enough?"
Well, it is another day closer to our departing for Israel next week. So much to do and so little time to do it. Keep us in your prayer, as well for the services here.
Truly, it would be a good day to fly! Keep looking up!
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