Think of the three words fight, flight or fearless. Which one describes Jesus as He walked among us in this very dangerous and faithless world? Easy question if you know Jesus’ story. Jesus was, is and always will be fearless.
Now think of Jesus abiding in you as you right now. If you are sensing the desire to fight or flee because of the circumstances that surround you, can you see you are taking Him with you as you respond? Are you sure your response is what He wants? Is your response what you really want?
Can Jesus’ fearlessness be yours? Can Jesus eliminate your normal reaction to what you fear so much that all you can think of is to fight or flee? Yes, He can but you will have to move beyond simply imitating Jesus and begin to live Jesus as your life.
Imitation of Jesus still leaves you in control of your reactions. Living Jesus puts Him in control of your reactions. Imitating gives you an excuse since you have your limits. Living Jesus makes His ability the limit of your ability.
The next time your fight or flight desire is moving you to act, ask Jesus is He wants to fight or flee with you. He will clearly give you an answer if you are willing to obey His answer.
Fear torments and inspires the worst in you. Jesus empowers you to fearlessly love.
Somehow you know that fearless love is what you were made to live. Jesus in you is what you were made to live. Live Jesus fearlessly!
“Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” I John 4:17-18
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