1st John 4:17. “Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.” BOLDNESS. Boldness is not arrogance but is based on assurance, What others have experienced gives us confidence. So, we don’t have to fear the darkness or the unknown – The love that matured them has plainly shown God can be trusted to meet needs in life now – Surely, He will not abandon us when in His presence we bow.
The Lord Jesus lived here on earth long before me – He knew what it was like when friends – even family Didn’t understand His work or His strong motivation To do what was necessary to provide salvation For those who didn’t love God and seemingly didn’t care He came here to save people and their sin-burden bear.
The constraints of His love kept Him moving ahead To the cross where for us in love, His blood was shed. The love He personified was perfected in full When holding nothing back He gave for us His all. Now it is my turn to show God’s love to others, It matures though my actions to sisters and brothers.
The Lord was here and so He gives me the grace, To show God’s love to those who live in this place. More than that, He provides all the needed strength To ensure my commitments are done at length In the name of the Lord and by the power of God – So, in the day of judgment, “Well done” is full reward.
“Father, keep me from being self-centered and at the same time bold in faith as I see opportunities to express the love of God to others. May I not overlook the value of the circumstances Thou hast brought me into. May I be faithful to Thee and others to show the care and kindness of God. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”