Daily Devotional
The Vitals Of A Disciple
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Day 6
1 John 4:18 (ESV)
[18] There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
Overcoming Fear with Perfect Love
Fear is a sign that we have lost sight of the depth of God’s love. 1 John 4:18 reassures us: perfect love expels fear. When we relate to God from guilt or anxiety about punishment, our hearts become sick, disconnected from the freedom Christ secured. God desires us to rest in His complete, sacrificial love—a love that was proven at the cross. As we fix our eyes on the reality of His love, fear shrivels, and confidence grows. He calls us not to self-condemnation, but to abiding trust.
Key Takeaway
God’s perfect love dissolves fear and invites us to confident, joyful relationship.
Questions to Consider
- What fears hinder you from fully trusting in God’s love and acceptance?
- How can meditating on God’s perfect love today reshape your spiritual confidence?
- Who around you needs to be reminded of this liberating truth?
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