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GODLY FEAR
Stella Dhinakaran
Dearly beloved,
It is necessary for us to live in the fear of God in our everyday life.
Today, those who claim to know Christ live as they like and remain far away from the blessings of God. The actual reason for this is the failure of living in the fear of God and waiting for His mercy as mentioned in the above promise verse. Nowadays the fear of God is diminishing in people. Not only that, yet another reason for this is the failure to examine how to receive the grace or mercy of God and practice it in their daily lives. Because of these two factors, peace, joy and blessings of God are absent in their lives.
How then is it possible to receive this blessing? Let us meditate on this aspect today, receive it and enjoy this in our lives. What is the fear of God? The Bible says, In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge (Proverbs 14:26). We will have strong confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ when we have reverence with godly fear for Him. Let me explain about this from my life.
I was born in a God-fearing family and my parents were very pious. They delighted in going to church and brought me up in godly ways. But I had no knowledge in me to seek the Lord. So like everybody else, I too grew up to an ordinary level in my spiritual life. But one day, the Lord came in search of me personally, and out of His abundant love, poured out His divine love into me. That was it. His love transformed my life totally and I too began to love Him. We read about Abraham in the Bible. He was Gods friend. Similarly, the Lord has been my close Friend and Companion since the age of 16 and I firmly believe that He will be so till the end.
So beloved, only when we receive such a life, the fear of God will come into us. Do you have such a fear in you? Have you accepted Him with the hope saying, Jesus is enough? Think for a moment and accept the Lord as your Saviour and as your close Friend and commit your life to Him. Confess your shortcomings to Him. The Bible says, The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin (I John 1:7). Only this divine relationship will help you to receive a life wherein you will live with divine fear.
The Psalmist says, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love (Psalm 147:11). When you honour God with all your heart and wait for His priceless mercy, He will be gracious to you and bestow His favour and blessings upon you.
Prayer:
Loving Lord Jesus,
I accept You as my Saviour and Friend and commit my life to You. Please cleanse me through Your precious blood and grant me Your forgiveness. Pour out Your love into me and transform my life. Give me the grace to lead a God-fearing life and receive Your new mercies everyday. Let Your peace, joy and blessings fill my life.
In Your matchless name I pray,
Amen.