From Fear of Punishment to Fear of the Lord

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.” — Epistle of 1 John4:18If you’re afraid God is waiting to punish or hurt you, that fear isn’t from His heart.God didn’t send Jesus Christ to condemn you — He sent Him to save you. The cross proves His love, not His anger.There’s a difference between fearing punishment and fearing the Lord.One makes you hide.The other fills you with awe.He is sovereign. He is holy. He is Lord over everything.And He loves you perfectly.Let His love drive out the wrong kind of fear today.