God’s Promise: A Perfect Love
**Think of a situation that is overwhelming you. How does seeing yourself as firmly attached to Christ, being nourished constantly by Him, help you face that situation? http://mag.thelife.com/study/galatiansonlinestudy.html
They slept in chains, endured floggings, were chased by mobs, suffered ridicule and cursing, were fastened in stocks, berated by the courts and survived shipwrecks. Some were martyred by stoning, beheading or crucifixion.
And what was the response? Prison chains were used to accompany songs of praise, court hearings became times of teaching, floggings did not squelch the hunger to serve Christ and martyrs praised God with their dying breath.
Fear must have threatened to overwhelm, yet these followers of Christ chose to press forward. Preaching and praising, they found joy in unimaginable circumstances. It seems almost inhuman. Perhaps it is, for the supernatural, perfect love of Christ can seep into every human thought and reaction, transforming gut wrenching fear into unexplainable tranquility.
Perfect love casts out fear (I John 4:18) and is made whole when we reflect on God’s abundant promises.
• Promise of His presence: The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world (I John 4:4).
• Promise of His peace: His death and resurrection not only assures victory over sin, but also reassure us of Christ’s undying love and commitment (John 15:13).
• Promise of His prayers: Christ lives to intercede for us (Hebrews 7:25).
• Promises of His protection: While He may not remove us from stressful situations; He will give us His divine protection (John 17:15).
We have nothing to fear! We have a God who offers His presence, peace, prayers and protection. And that’s just for starters. Open your Bible and continue your search for God’s promises. Underline them. Believe them. Experience them.
~Thank you, Lord that Your perfect love casts out fear. What a promise! Help me to live today in that love. Amen.
Questions: What circumstance is making you numb with fear? What Godly promise has soothed your soul?
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