No Fear

Romans 5-8 

“…those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’”

Romans 8:14, 15

The righteous requirements of the law given to Moses, as applied by men, resulted in fear. For every law there were numerous applications governing every area of life. Jesus frequently pointed out the inconsistencies of these interpretations of the law and the heavy load of guilt they put on the backs of people trying to please God. Living under this law and never fully succeeding makes us a “slave again to fear”, fear that we will be punished by God for failing him. The Holy Spirit was given to completely change all of this. Instead of the law, we are invited into God’s family as sons and daughters who are led by the Spirit. We have conviction of sin and encouragement for obedience through the Holy Spirit. We boldly approach the throne of grace in the presence of God through the forgiveness and grace of Christ’s blood sacrifice on our behalf. Fear has been replaced by love.

“Thank you Father, for loving me and setting me free, for your glory.”