How do we get rid of fear?
This is an interesting question, and I am sure it has many different answers, but what thoughts come to your mind?
After reading the following verses from 1 John 4, I thought of a possible answer:
"And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So, we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world. Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love." - 1 John 4:17-18
"And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So, we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world. Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love." - 1 John 4:17-18
In my mind, I imagined how fear can take hold in our hearts/minds and we struggle to find ways to get rid of it. Perhaps we could think of all kinds of solutions to try and chase fear out of our lives, but John proposes something else. If we allow the love of God to fill our lives, then this 'perfect love' will expel the fear that has taken up residence in our hearts.
As we come to embrace the all-surpassing love of Jesus, fear begins to be replaced by a quiet contentment and trust in the redeeming love of Christ.
Thought: The way to expel fear from our hearts is to invite more of God's presence to fill our lives. What do you think?
Living in Grace
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