JW: Why does God listen to us? – Zach Warmbir

JD – It is no use saying, ‘We are doing our best.’ You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary. – Winston Churchill

EB* – If you’re going through hell, keep going. – Winston Churchill

MS* – There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. – 1 John 4:18

Is it a little weird that 1 John 4:18 reminded me of Star Wars?

I’m an amateur on all things Star Wars, but it seemed to me that one of the themes involved was just what is described in the Bible.

Somehow, we must create a loving heart that is not driven by fear.

In the movies, the characters are faced with their fears and those that are able to conquer them and replace them with love end up being Jedi and those that can’t end up on the “Dark Side” (by the way, seems to me that if your side is ever called the “Dark Side”, you might want to rethink things).

As we contemplate this verse and the lessons from Star Wars, we can think about our own fears.

What are we really afraid of?

What would love require of us in this scenario?

Make it a great day.

Jake