Andrew Wommack Devotional 21 June 2026 – Love Conquers Fear

Biblical Context

The Gospel of John, written by the apostle John, often brings out the spiritual significance of Jesus’ signs and teachings. Chapter 9 tells the story of Jesus healing a man born blind. This event wasn’t just a miracle; it was a challenge to the religious establishment of the time. The Pharisees, caught up in their rules and traditions, couldn’t accept that Jesus, whom they considered a sinner, could perform such a deed. They questioned the man, his parents, and Jesus himself, trying to find fault.

Key Word Study

Let’s look at the word “disciples” from John 9:27. In Greek, it’s μαθητής (mathētēs). It means a learner, a pupil, or an apprentice. It’s someone who follows a teacher, not just passively, but actively learning from them and adopting their ways. Being a disciple isn’t just about knowing facts; it’s about following a person and letting their life change yours. Here, the healed man is asked if he also wants to be a follower of Jesus, which would put him at odds with the religious authorities. He’s being asked to take a side.

Facing Fear with Courage

The man healed in John 9 showed real courage. Think about what he told those religious leaders in John 9:27: “He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?” He wasn’t afraid to speak his mind, even when they were trying to intimidate him. This takes guts. It’s a striking difference when you remember Peter, someone who spent so much time with Jesus. Luke 22:54-62 shows us Peter later backed down, denying Jesus three times because he was scared of what people would do or say to him.

What gave this man, who was once blind, such a strong spirit? He knew firsthand what Jesus had done. He’d lived his entire life in darkness, and suddenly he could see! That miracle changed everything for him. But more than just the physical healing, he knew deep down that Jesus had healed him because He loved him. It’s this deep trust, this security in the Lord’s love for you, that gives you the power to stand firm and not be shaken by rejection from others. You see this truth in Proverbs 28:1: “the righteous are bold as a lion.” If you find yourself struggling with fear of people, the way to conquer it is to take in a big, generous portion of God’s love. Let it soak into your spirit.

The Truth About God’s Love

Here’s one of the biggest truths in the Bible, and honestly, one of the hardest for us to fully get our heads and hearts around: you are truly, deeply loved by God. You’re not just an afterthought or a project. You’re the object of His affection. God didn’t just feel sorry for us, or save us because He felt like He had some duty to. No, He saved us because He loves us with a love that has no end. John 3:16 makes it so clear: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” This isn’t just a nice thought; it’s a foundational truth. If you want to be filled with all the fullness of God, a real, personal understanding of His love is the main thing you need. It’s the key. As Ephesians 3:19 tells us, we should “know the love of Christ, which passes knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.”

Experiencing God’s Love

When Paul prays in Ephesians 3:19, he isn’t just wishing for us to gather facts about God’s love. He’s praying that we would truly experience it, a love that goes beyond what we can simply understand with our minds. You might think, “How can I ‘know’ something that ‘passes knowledge’?” It sounds like a puzzle, doesn’t it? But it’s not a contradiction at all. The kind of knowing Paul talks about here isn’t just intellectual. It’s about a deep, personal encounter. It’s about feeling it in your spirit, seeing it at work in your life, and letting it change you from the inside out. This isn’t just information you learn; it’s a reality you step into.

The amazing outcome of truly understanding and experiencing God’s love this way is that you’ll be filled with everything God is. Think of it: God’s love isn’t just a door; it’s the key that opens every door to everything God wants for you, everything He has for you. Why is His love so central? Because 1 John 4:8 plainly says, “He that loves not knows not God; for God is love.” God isn’t just loving; He is love itself. It’s His very nature. So, to experience His love is to experience Him in His purest form. When you let His love sink in, you’re letting God Himself fill you up.

Rooted in His Love

We’re not talking about just a quick hello to God’s love here. You need more than a casual acquaintance. You need an intimate, deep understanding and a real, personal experience of how truly deep God’s love goes. Think about a strong, healthy tree. Its roots go down deep into the earth. Those roots do so much: they provide stability, keeping the tree upright even when storms hit. They also gather nourishment, feeding the tree so it can grow, produce fruit, and stay alive.

In the same way, your revelation of God’s love acts as the rock-solid foundation for everything else you get from God. If your roots aren’t deep in His love, then every spiritual truth, every promise, every blessing you try to receive might feel shaky. It’s like building a house without a proper foundation; it won’t stand the test of time. But when you are rooted and established in God’s immense love for you, it gives you incredible stability. It feeds your spirit. It’s from this deep place of knowing His love that you can truly receive healing, peace, joy, and every other good thing God has for you. His love isn’t just part of the package; it’s the very ground you stand on. It’s what holds you, grows you, and makes you truly alive in Him.