Our Abba Father has given us the “perfect” gift, how can we thank Him?
“No one has ever seen God; but IF WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER, God lives in us and HIS LOVE IS MADE 1COMPLETE IN US.” (1 John 4:12) 1to its full maturity, runs its full course, IS PERFECTED.
Our demonstrating the manifestation of this love is shown by our response of this:
“Dear friends, since God so loved us, WE ALSO 2OUGHT TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER.” (1 John 4:11) 2opheilō: to owe: to be indebted, or obligated, it’s our responsible
Our showing this love for one another, IS OUR PROOF that we love God!
“This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the Day of Judgment: IN THIS WORLD, WE ARE LIKE JESUS. THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE. But PERFECT LOVE DRIVES OUT FEAR, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” (1 John 4:17-18)
Oh Lord, renew our hearts and minds to accept this “perfect” love from you and to have it for you!
THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE. BUT PERFECT LOVE DRIVES OUT FEAR!
-Bill Stockham