Our Confidence in Redemption

“By this, love is perfected with us, that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.” 1 John 4:17-18

Have you ever had to appear in court before a judge? Even for a traffic ticket? It can be a disquieting experience even for those who on many occasions meet with important people. It is humbling to stand before a judge, knowing his authority - and your subservient position.

Imagine, if you can, one day standing before the judgement seat of Christ. How do you feel? Confident? This is God’s will for you - that you be confident always.

“Now He who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave to us the Spirit as a pledge. Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord...”
2 Cor. 5:5-6

It may surprise you that God wants you to always be confident before Him. But it is true, for it is taking Him at His Word. It is trusting in Jesus, your Redeemer - not in yourself. To have confidence, you must first be walking in obedience to Him. Your salvation is not secured by this, but your fellowship is. You must know your Redeemer, love Him, to have confidence in Him.

Check your confidence level. Talk with your Redeemer and rest in Him.