Today’s Reading: Zechariah 13; Zechariah 14; Psalm 147; Luke 15
Scripture: Psalm 147:11 the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
Observation: Fear the Lord. This concept isn't too popular today. Especially among the seeker-sensitive. It doesn't sound very welcoming to invite someone to fear anything or anyone. Particularly when we say that a "personal relationship with Jesus" is what a person needs to be saved. But I think that a proper relationship with God does involve fear. The Bible tells us that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" and here it says that "the Lord delights in those who fear him." And notice the next phrase, "who put their hope in his unfailing love."
Application: If I do not fear the Lord, I am putting too much stock in me rather than the Lord. And when I do this, I tend to trust in me and in what I am able to do for myself. When I understand that I am next to nothing compared to him, then I will fear him and will trust in him at the same time. I will trust in his love for I must know that if he is to have anything to do with me, it's not because he needs me! No, it is due to his mercy and love for me that he saved and blesses me.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for your wonderful awesome self and for your unfailing love and mercy toward me. May I always be one of those who fears you and trusts in you.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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