I need a new dresser. One of the drawers is broken on my old one, so broken it had to be removed. So now there is this annoying gaping hole where a drawer should be. I am a little OCD, so the key word in that last sentence is “annoying.” Every time I walk by, I am reminded that I need a new dresser.
I looked online at various furniture sites but hesitated to buy. Either they were too expensive, or they had to be assembled on arrival, or the quality was a bit iffy. I decided then to venture out of the house, mask on, and went to various thrift stores, furniture stores and big box stores. That was not an easy decision. I have not been inside those kinds of places for months and I will admit that with my immune-compromised health, it was a bit scary.
So, upon reading 1John 4 this week, I came across a wonderfully familiar verse. “There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment” [v4:18 HCSB]
I thought it interesting that I had a bit of fear going shopping, but I had no fear about accepting Almighty God’s invitation to come into His presence this morning. I know my Father loves me. I know that my condemnation and punishment has been removed because of His perfect love for me, and because of what Jesus, my Savior, did on the cross.
Romans 8:1 promises me that “Therefore, no condemnation now exists for those in Christ Jesus.” [HCSB]
I can come to my Father with great respect, awe, adoration, amazement, and reverence, but I do not fear Him. I know that He will accept me, cherish me, discipline me when needed, and guide me. There is no fear in His love for me.
That makes this one Wonderful Wednesday! (Oh, and I still haven’t found a dresser. Sigh.)
