[The Glory Unveiled]
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 ]
Love reveals itself through its qualities. It leaves fingerprints everywhere it goes. So if you want to find love, it is often wiser and easier to look first for its qualities. Follow them, and they will lead you straight to love itself. Scripture gives us a rich portrait of love in 1 Corinthians 13:4–8. We are told that love is patient and kind; it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. These are not random traits—they are close companions, bosom friends of the spirit of love. Wherever love is present, these qualities are never far behind. Then, in our anchor text, we are given an even deeper insight into love’s power: “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.” Love is not timid. Love is not insecure. Perfect love confronts fear and forces it to retreat. It strengthens you. It emboldens you. It gives you confidence to stand. The Scripture goes on to say that whoever is afraid has not been made perfect in love. In other words, fear exposes a lack of assurance. When we truly love someone, that love secures the relationship. It builds trust. We are not constantly anxious about losing them or worried that they will walk away. Love settles the heart. This is exactly how the love of God works in us. When we truly love God—and when we truly understand His love for us—we become bold and confident before Him. We are no longer confused or uncertain about whether God loves us. We stop living in fear of rejection or abandonment. But where fear still rules, love has not yet been fully embraced. Fear signals that we are not yet convinced of God’s love toward us. Yet God’s love was never meant to leave us trembling. His love delivers us from fear and clothes us with boldness. Perfect love does not just comfort us—it transforms us.
Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the privilege to experience your love in my life.
Wisdom_Quote: Love settles the heart
Salvation Prayer: Lord Jesus, I accept your love. Be my Lord today and help me to obey you henceforth.
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