God's redemptive love for us is beyond anything this world offers us. There is nothing we can do to earn it. It is a free gift God has chosen to give us. It is, however, our responsibility to accept His gift by faith. Paul admonishes us to, “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses" (1 Timothy 6:12).
E. Stanley Jones
writes:
"I am inwardly fashioned for faith and not for fear.
Fear is not my native land. Faith is. I am so made that worry and anxiety are
like sand in the machinery of life and faith is the oil. I live better by faith
and confidence than by fear, doubt, and
anxiety."We have been redeemed from eternal death through Jesus Christ. We no longer have an occasion to fear. Our fate has been sealed, and we have every reason to have hope for the future. Many people, however, do not realize the power of God's redemption. They cower in fear and worry about tomorrow.
Each one of us can think back to a time when we felt
fearful and wanted to retreat. God, however, calls us to move forward in
victory.
Fear is one of Satan's favorite weapons against the
believer. Fear blocks God's love. Fear stifles creativity. Fear destroys our
dreams. Fear prevents us from telling others about the saving grace of Jesus
Christ.
The Apostle Paul reminds us that we are more than
conquerors through Christ who loves us and gave Himself for us (Romans 8:37).
The redemptive love of God is ours to enjoy. When we walk by faith, we refuse to
allow fear to rob us of God's blessings.
"God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble."
- LM
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