No Fear in Love

The Hebrews were afraid of God's immediate presence.

And they said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen. But don’t let God speak directly to us, or we will die!” Ex 20:19 NLT

Should we look down on the Hebrews in the Bible? Not at all.

Many Christians today want to have a dry faith, holding fast to the written Word of God but wanting nothing to do with dramatic supernatural experiences.

We read the Psalms of David, and we see a very different attitude.

O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1 NIV84

How precious is Your loving-kindness, O God! Therefore, the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.

They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, And You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures.

For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light. Psalm 36:7–9 NKJV

It is good and important if your thoughts agree with God's Word, but did God save you so that you should be right in everything, or to experience His holy and tender love?

Many Christians theoretically believe in the delight and joy of God's presence, but they only expect it after they die. David did not think like that, neither did Paul.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace … Gal 5:22 NKJV

So many Christians suffer anxiety and stress. The overwhelming experience of the Holy Spirit is a wonderful therapy that God wants you to have.

You don’t need to be afraid of God. He wants to love you and share his joy with you.