Confident In The Day Of Crisis
Here in is our love made perfect, that we may have
boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is,
so are we in this world (1 John 4:17)
There’re two key words I’ll like you to notice
in our opening verse. The first is “perfect”
which means “made complete,” while the second is
“judgment.” Judgment is from the Greek word, “krisis,”
the derivative of the English word, “crisis.” It depicts a
time of intense difficulty or danger. So, whether you
have a crisis in the Church or on your job, at home or
in the country where you live, God wants you to have
boldness or confident assurance in the day of crisis.
Mark 4 gives credence to this. It tells the story of
how the disciples were rattled amidst a raging tempest.
Distraught with fear, they cried out to Jesus, “…Master,
carest thou not that we perish?” (Mark 4:38). At that
hour of crisis—that period of turbulence—Jesus was
unflustered. With poise, boldness and an undeniable
confidence, He hushed the tempestuous weather to
sleep. Mark 4:39 says, “…he arose, and rebuked the
wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the
wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
He then chided His disciples saying, “Where is
your faith?” Faith in what? In the Father’s love! This
was the confidence Jesus had. John 15:9 (NLT) says,
“I have loved you even as the Father has loved me.
Remain in my love.” When you function in the Father’s
love, you become unafraid of anything because you
know the Father is with you and in you. That fellowship
inspires confidence. You’re conscious that you dwell
in His love.1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love;
but perfect love casteth out fear....”
It makes no difference what you face in life, refuse
to be anxious; calm the storm. Give the Word of
faith. Heal the sick, restore sight to the blind, unstop
deaf ears, and restore maimed limbs! In spite of the
turbulence, declare peace, tranquility, and calmness
over situations and circumstances. Be bold and
confident in the day of crisis because you have the
Father’s love; meaning you’ll always win.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for the confidence I have in your
Word and in your love for me. In the hour of crisis, I give no
room to doubt and unbelief; I’m strengthened, having the
confident assurance that you’re always in, and with me. I live
in perpetual victory, above the adversary and all adversities, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
Proverbs 24:10; 1 John 5:4; Romans 8:31-37
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 5:21-43
Leviticus 22-23
2-YEAR BIBLEREADING PLAN
Acts 20:25-38
Psalm 35-36