"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." 1 John 4:18 KJV
How do we combat fear? How do we make fear non-effective? It would seem logical if all we need to do is just say the word I will not fear, however, that isn’t God’s antidote for fear. In fact, we are told very clearly in Scripture what the cure for fear really is.
“There is no fear where love exists. Rather, perfect love banishes fear, for fear involves punishment, and the person who lives in fear has not been perfected in love. Our standing in the world is identical with Christ’s and there is no room in love for fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life is not fully formed in love.” Well-formed love banishes fear.
True love has no room for fear, because where fear is, there is pain; and he who is not free from fear is not complete in love. If we understand His perfect love, we would know that we are now covered by a love that says I have given my angels charge over you, I have good plans for you to prosper you. Love that guards us, guides us and provides for us. If we are in that love, we'll understand that if God be for us who can be against us?
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. His love is steadfast. His love is strong.
Further Scripture Study: 2 Timothy 1:7
Declare This: Dear Lord, I stand in Your perfect Love, I refuse to fear or allow fear dictate my life in Jesus name Amen.
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