Our scripture this morning is Romans 8:1-2 (NLT).
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.
Paul speaks very clearly here, teaching that by the gift of the Holy Spirit we are forgiven and freed from the power of sin and death. Jesus promised God’s presence would be with us always through this blessing (John 14:16) and that we should not fear anymore.
If we are not afraid, we can go boldly to share the Good News with the world. In 1 John 4:18 we read “perfect love expels all fear” and in His love we are made whole. This is the charge Jesus gave us, to carry His love everywhere (Matthew 28:19).
You don’t have to plant a church or travel to far away places to accomplish the work Jesus left to us. There is plenty to be done right here, right now. Our brothers and sisters need God’s love and His Word regardless of our situation or location. Know He is with you always!
Loving Lord, we sometimes feel alone and forgotten. Help us to see Your spirit present in us to strengthen and free us from fear, that we may go in Your name to all the world. Amen.
