18 We need have no fear of someone who loves us perfectly; his perfect love for us eliminates all dread of what he might do to us. If we are afraid, it is for fear of what he might do to us and shows that we are not fully convinced that he really loves us. 19 So you see, our love for him comes as a result of his loving us first. (TLB)
Dear Ones: As we progress in our look at Love through the eyes of the Scriptures, these verses are very comforting. HE first Loved us! Yes, before we came to know HIM and receive HIM as Savior, HE first LOVED US! Consider how a baby in utero has not been seen or held, but the mother and father love them before the little one has a chance to know and love its parents. Parenthood teaches us a great deal about the unconditional love of our Father. We know HIM through HIS Loved poured out for us through the Cross. Kari Jobe calls the Blood, Crimson Love.
May you rejoice in HIS Love for you, knowing that HE loved you before you even knew HIM. May faith in HIS Love for you replace any fear of HIM or HIS ways. Relax and let HIM enfold you in HIS arms today. I bless you in Jesus’ name.