1 John 4:18
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.
Ouch! Boy did I ever read this verse today and felt a sharp slap in the face. Not that someone abusing you or fighting you kind. That one where someone is trying to wake you up and splashes ice cold water in your face. Ouch!!! Let me explain.
At 5 a.m. this morning, my dogs began barking and I saw a light flash through the doorway that leads to our garage. My husband wasn’t due home for another 4 hours. So, jumped out of bed and grabbed a giant wrench I had been sketching the day before. I crept through the kitchen and into the washroom. I saw a shadow and raised the wrench up over my head. Then I saw it was my husband coming in the house and his arm was in a sling.
An injury at work sent him home with us looking at possible surgery and off work for several months. Wow! After getting him settled in bed, my heart fell. “What are we going to do now Lord?”, I prayed. Then I read this verse and I felt God asking, “Do you love me?” Yes, Lord, I love you, and if I love you, I have nothing to fear. I hear you Lord.
No matter what lies ahead, I am safe. We are safe. God will carry us through. He loves us and we certainly love Him. There is nothing to fear!
Lord, I love you and I am so glad you are in control. I have nothing to fear. ~amen
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