Preacher: Rev. Canon Gideon N. Genka
Topic: Love that conquers fear
Bible Text: Gen. 29:20, 2Tim. 1:7
Our basic scripture Genesis 29 talks about how Jacob worked for the love of his life, but it felt like days because of love.
In 2Timothy, Paul reminds us that God has given us the spirit of power, spirit of love and a sound mind not fear.
John wrote that true love cast all fear. Together these passages teaches us that love is the fuel for endurance, courage and discipline in the life of a believer.
ESSENCE OF LOVE
i. Love gives strength to endure: Without love, every duty will become a burden, but with love burdens will become blessings and service will become joyful.
God created man to worship Him, to love others and use things but the narrative now is that we worship ourselves, use people and love things.
Love makes obedience very easy and without love every commitment fades.
No wonder the Bible said “in the last days the love of many will wax cold”.
Where love is the motive, labor is never lost(Charles Spurgeon).
ii. Love transforms sacrifice into joy: Jacob served for extra 7 years because the picture was on Rachael.
For the joy that was set before Christ he endured the pains. Love is not a sentiment but it is the most powerful motivator was service and sacrifice.
iii. Love reframes perspectives: Whatever you do that has love behind it you don’t count the cost of it, you can go extra mile for love.
iv. Love provides security: 1John.4:18 “True love drives out all fear” not some fears but all fears. Jacob’s love was not blind passion but was commitment. The security that he had was the presence of love.
v. Love heals fear’s wound: Every fear leaves a scar, distrust and anxiety, but love heals every wound.
Fear paralyzes progress but love mobilizes
Fear enslaves but love liberates
Fear shortens vision but love expands capacity.
Conclusion: These stories teaches us that love makes long journeys short. Love gives power that strengthens us with endurance.
The spirit of God calls us to live not by fear but by power, love and discipline.
God bless you!
Written by:
Success Eletuo
SMAC MEDIA
English
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