I John 4:17-19 [17] Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. [18] There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. [19] We love Him because He first loved us.
Fear is one of the most prevelent emotions we experience every single day. There is always a situation or circumstance that creates fear in our lives. Sometimes it's a preconceived notion we have because of something that was said or something we experienced in our life. Amazingly, there are 365 times in the Bible where God tells us to "fear not"; one for each day. The Apostle John reassures those of us who know Jesus as Savior and Lord that we need not fear. In this case we are not to fear the coming judgment. Why is it that we are not to fear? I'm glad you asked. We are not to fear because Jesus already paid the price for our sins. God's love for us has overcome the fear of death, eternal separation from God, and the judgment that is to come upon those who reject Jesus and live to do evil. There was a time, for many of us, when we were on the path to eternal comdemnation. The fear of death enslaved us. However, on the day that we believed that Jesus was who He said He was, and we believed that He died and rose again to pay for our sins; on that day sin, death, and the fear of judgment , were all defeated in our lives. It was on that day that we could truly say that we love God, because He first loved us. My friends, there is a day comimg that no one will escape. It is the day when we will all stand before God and give account for our lives. Are we ready? If we know Jesus as Savior and Lord, then we can face that day with boldness, knowing that we have been washed in the Blood of Christ, and it is His righteousness put upon us that has saved us and will save us on that day. We are not guaranteed tomorrow. Today is the day of salvation. Call on Him, before it's too late, and enjoy the freedom that comes with knowing that there is no condemnation for those of us who are in Christ Jesus.
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Romans 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Romans 10:13).
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