“Perfect love casts out fear…”

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea…” (Psalm 46:1-2)

This seems like some of the worst trouble anyone can find themselves in. And the scripture says, “though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea…” Sounds like an earthquake to me.

The main part of this scripture is, “Therefore will NOT we FEAR.” It is not the mountains or the earthquake that can kill you, but it is the “fear,” because the Bible says in 1 John 4:18, “fear hath torment.” There are so many “fears” in the world. As soon as we give into fear, we can feel our heartbeat change and our blood pressure go up as our body is trying to calm itself down. But the real problem is “fear.” In fact, you can say it is a “spirit of fear.” I have felt it, you have felt it… But what can we do about it? Remember that “perfect love [God’s love for us] casteth out fear…” (1 John 4:18)

Once you fall in love with Jesus, His love for you will cast out fear. Keep your eyes on Jesus, or fear will come upon you and your “boat will sink!” Say, “I refuse to fear!” Now, tell Jesus how much you love Him! 

Sherry