What does it mean to fear the Lord? Should you be afraid of Him?
To fear the Lord, is to have a good understanding of him, to fear the Lord, is to reverence him, to put nothing and no one else before him, to honor him with your substance, the fear of the Lord is to stand in awe of his loving-kindness. The more we study God’s word, the more we will fear him, then we will begin to get wisdom, and as we continue to study his word, we will understand his commandments and do them. Praise the Lord!
“And let us not grow weary while doing good.” Do you get tired of doing good?
Scripture reminds us not to lose heart while we are doing good. God is not mocked, he knows when we are doing good according to the fruit of the Spirit or for selfish gains. Many will help you to make themselves look good in the sight of others, but we should do all things to the honor and glory of God, and our works will be measured by the same measure we do unto others.
Do you feel joyful in the service of the Lord? I do!
There are times when we may find it hard in the service of the Lord, maybe because of difficult people or situations, but we should press on, for even though the pathway may be toilsome and long, we could brighten the journey with a song. One song that comes to me right now is, “Will there be any stars in my crown?” When we are in the service of the Lord, let us focus on the stars that we are gathering for our crown.
Are we faithful enough to trust God through our challenges, trials and pains, by going through them joyfully, and allowing God to bring us through?
We do not know what each new day will bring forth, but we will trust God in all things and believe that he will see us through every problem that we will face. God will not give us more that we could bear. He knows our limits, he will just move us beyond our comfort zones to see if we would still trust him. God please use us in ways this week that will bring you the most honor and glory. Amen!
If God so loves us, that He died for us so that through Him we might live, why then are we not loving Him back by following his commandments?
We could liken God’s commandments to a parent warning a child not to run out into the road because of what will happen, but yet the child still runs out into the road. God instructed us in that we should not steal, lie, covet, kill, envy, and so much more, but yet, we do it anyway. When Christ died for us, His will was not for us to walk contrary to His ways, by being carnal minded, for to be carnal minded is death, but to be Spiritually minded, is life and peace; because the carnal mind is enmity against God, for it is not subject to the law of God nor indeed can be, so then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God, but, if the Spirit of God dwells in you your body is dead to sin. The commandments of God are holy, just and good, let us strive to walk in them so that we will live and not die.
What shall I do to be saved? How do I deny myself, and take up my cross, and follow Christ?
Come to Jesus and confess that you have sinned, and he will have mercy and pardon you. You need to admit that you have tried everything on your own and have failed, you must endure your own struggles, and then choose to follow Christ wherever he leads you. Say this prayer with me, “Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole, I want thee forever to live in my soul, break down every idol cast out every foe, Lord wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.”
My brothers and sisters in Christ are you working to be present at the second coming of our Lord?
If you love the things of this world be careful, for the things of the world are passing away and only who does the will of God will abide forever. Therefore, now little children, abide in Him that when He appears, you may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
When you have been in a place for too long, you become complacent, you become too comfortable and you are no longer productive.
As farmers in God’s vineyard we must constantly move, we have to shift gears, we have to be creative, we have to be on fire for God, in order to win souls for Christ. Where-ever God tells you to go know that he has already prepared the way before you, do not be afraid or terrified, for the Lord will go before you.
Are we trusting daily in the Savior’s love, and believe that he is able to supply our every need?
How could we trust you O Lord, and be fearful at the same time? Teach us how to step out in faith believing that you are able, that we could depend on you for all the help we need today and the promised blessings that you will send our way. Thank you, Lord!
It is always a good thing to give God thanks everywhere and for everything. We have so much to thank God for. Where do we begin?
God gives us so much and we fail to lift him up in praise. The least we could do each morning, is to thank God for the new day and for all the promised blessings that he will send our way. Thank you, Lord!