No fear in love

“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 ‭4‬:‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬

No fear in love! Does this resonate or is there dissonance? If we fear we are not yet perfected in love.

The apostle John wrote these words. He was the apostle that was boiled in oil and survived. I wonder how he felt when he was about to be thrown into the oil? Was he confident that God would provide a way of escape? Did he experience any fear? One day I will ask him.

As we face fearful futures are we confident of escape or a way through? This week there was a protest march here in Kathmandu. The thought came to me: I wonder if this is the beginning of another civil war here in Nepal? I had only just read about the last one. It went for 10 years. The population was subjected to continuous lockdowns, bombings, lack of fuel and increased poverty. Fortunately nothing so disasterous came to pass.

As i return home for three months without a home, furniture or car, will I manage? How will I be treated! I will need to rely on others, will I be welcome? I must trust the Lord!

I am awaiting a favourable outcome with AMP. How will I be treated? I find out Monday. A class action begun in 2020 has finally come to an end, what will be the outcome?

I have many ares where I need to trust the Lord. He is good and his mercy never fails me. All will be well! Amen!