What is the Opposite of Fear?

Most people assume the opposite of fear is courage...after all if you're fearful of something you just need to be a bit braver right?

But what if the antidote to fear is something else? Like Love perhaps. Isn't it often true the people will do something really brave or courageous because of their love for someone.

You might be really afraid of the dark. But if your child is lost at night, you'd like;y grab your nearest flashlight and set out to find them. Why? Because you love someone more than your fear!

Jesus wasn't afraid. In John 13:1 we read Jesus loved His disciples, and by extension you and I today. He loved them to the end. It's an interesting expression. Basically means He loves us to the fullest extent possible.

This week you & I will be faced with situations in which we will or we will not show the love of Jesus towards others. In a couple common ways. One will be in how we deal with people who are not like us. Could be not like us by race, gender, religious preferences, nationality, or they just flat our annoy us. How will we respond towards difficult people? What would the love of Jesus look like? You might take a look at how Jesus responded to Judas if you want some thoughtful ideas.

He washed his feet. He spoke truthfully to him. He treated him with a measure of grace. He shared a mean with him. All towards the guy that Jesus knew was going to betray Him.

This week join me for new Series - LOVE DOES. We'll look to the Love of our Savior. He Loves you- He makes Loving others possible. See You Sunday friend!

Pastor Mike

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