God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we’re free of worry on Judgment Day—our standing in the world is identical with Christ’s. There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully formed in love.
1 John 4:18 MSG
Living in love is abiding in the vine and walking in the Spirit. As we decide to abide we deal with fear. Will God, whose love I live in, provide for all my needs? Will He lead me, guide me? Will He solve all my relationship issues?
How can I show love to my lost and dying world? The goal is not only to live in Christ but to share Him. Today, unfortunately, Australia jumps on the American bandwagon and is celebrating Halloween. How do I represent Christ? Last night a niece of mine knocked at the door, she was made up to have been axed through her beautiful face. It was ugly, but then Halloween is ugly. She wanted my help to have a party today. I had to decline as I am otherwise booked. However I agreed to have a street Christmas party.
Today is a challenge. I pray for guidance. Lord have mercy on my street, my city, my country. Deliver them from evil. Amen!
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