September 10, 2026
Fear is Not of God
Knowing God’s heart means consistently, radically, and very concretely to announce and reveal that God is love and only love, and that every time fear, isolation, or despair begin to invade the human soul this is not something that comes from God. This sounds very simple and maybe even trite, but very few people know that they are loved without any conditions or limits.
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love.
- 1 John 4: 18
Reflection Question: How might your understanding of God’s unconditional love change the way you respond to moments of fear, isolation, or despair—in your own life and in the lives of others?
