A reminder for
today
Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD;
that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be
well with thee. Thy wife shall be
as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants
round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth
the LORD. The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of
Jerusalem all the days of thy life. (Psalm 128)
Jesus said in Matthew 10: And fear not them which kill the
body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to
destroy both soul and body in hell. I think we often forget that hell is a
reality and that it is the destination of all who rejects Jesus and are not
ready when the time comes for the Lord to return. The world can be confusing at
times. I see it daily in the way people behave and what they complain about. People
that are Christians can so easily be influenced by the world and led astray.
It is weird that the church will also follow things that becomes
popular in the world and rejects those that are not so popular. The Bible
states in Psalms 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:
a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise
endureth for ever. So, the Bible makes it clear that we have to start with the fear
of the Lord. So, for me to understand God I have to understand fear. Yet the world
and the worldly church moved away from that doctrine and began preaching the
other side of God, but if we skip the fear of God we will not understand the
other parts of God.
In the Bible when people came into contact with God they were
terrified. I think about the Israelites when God was in the mountain when they
were in the desert after Egypt. When Isaiah saw God, it was almost as he
thought he would die. It was this instant understanding of fear and who God is.
John fell to His feet when Jesus came back in His glorified form. He was
overwhelmed by the majesty of God. Nowadays people are so arrogant towards God
and they question Him and all that He does. The reality is that the moment you
see God you will fear Him. God says in Isiah 44:6 Thus saith the LORD the King
of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there
is no God.
We need to understand that there is one being that is God
and there is no other like Him. He says in verse 6: And who, as I, shall call,
and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient
people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto
them.
Yet the world wants a more manageable God. One they can
control and tell what to do. Why would we be embarrassed by the majesty and
greatness of our God. In fact, we should proclaim it and show it and tell
everyone about it.
Then God goes on in verse 8 and says: Fear ye not, neither be
afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it?
ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is
no God; I know not any. Now at fist God says fear Him and then He goes
on and says fear not. This might be a bit confusing. God means that once you
get to that point that you understand who He is you do not have to fear Him.
The Bible says that if God is for us who can be against us, but you have to get
to that point of understanding. The point where we realise it is not about us,
but it is all bout God.
God calls us His children and in that we have the security
of His love and protection. He calls us friend and refers to us as the bride. There
is a huge form of security in that and how we are loved by this amazing God.
What would it be like if we se Him? I believe that we would
be terrified, but that fear will disappear, because we know Him and understand
Him. In fact, I think when we see Him we will be in this amazing place of peace
and tranquillity. A place where we feel so safe and secure. He is coming soon. Do
not be influenced by the lies of the world, but be influenced by who God is.
Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers