Power to Love

We are reminded in 1 John ch.4 v.18 that perfect love casts out fear; an important principle to bear in mind when we are told in Romans ch.5 v.5 that the Good Lord has poured His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit. This is no half-measure. God is extravagant in the way He demonstrates His power by doing this.

But, there is a purpose behind all of this. God may be extravagant with His gifts, but He is not wasteful.

We learn more about this purpose in 2 Timothy Ch.1 v.7 - where we discover the reason for dispelling our fear of the stranger by cultivating a divine love for them. By removing our fear, confronting it with the power of a God who loved us when we were distincly unlovely; we become suitable vessels to communicate this love to our neghbours.

The key is simple - but not simplistic. We possess the power, the self discipline to confront fear and tell it where to go, to face a challenge with courage; to take a deep breath and launch ourselves into a situation where we can trust the Holy Spirit to inspire us and give us peace. It's a step of faith. It may seem a small obstacle to some - insurmountable to others, but one thing is certain. It is within the grasp of anyone who wishes to believe and act.

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