Scripture to Read: Romans 8:15
OK, so we know that we are God’s children and that God has confirmed this Truth throughout His Word. But God wants us also to know that because we’re His children, we have some extraordinary privileges. In Romans 8:15, God’s Word says, For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” God tells us that we have NOT been given a spirit of slavery, which would make us constantly fearful of His judgment. As God’s children, we need to hold tightly to this Truth, that we are not to be afraid of our Heavenly Father. We should undoubtedly have a deep and abiding respect and reverence for God, but we should never be frightened. We should not be scared because all of God’s wrath was poured out on Christ, on the cross, on our behalf so we could receive the fullness of God’s grace, love, mercy, and forgiveness, which all are given to us because of Christ. God wants our fearfulness to be washed away and fully recognize Him as our loving Father. God says it this way in 1 John 4:18, There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. Only God’s love is perfect, and His perfect love was fully revealed through Christ. When we no longer doubt God’s love, we will no longer be afraid of Him, and we’ll have daily sweet fellowship with Him.
Challenge & Application
· What did God show you today about fear, and how has it changed your perception of your Heavenly Father?
· How have you missed out on the sweet fellowship with God, and how will you begin to deepen that fellowship with Him?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!