Friday, October 26, 2007

The Fear of the Lord

"Do you not fear Me?" says the Lord.
"Will you not tremble at My presence ..."
-Jeremiah 5:22

I have grown to appreciate the books written by the Old Testament prophets. They have a way of putting me in my proper place, reminding me of who God is. I've attempted to imagine being in God's presence, but I cannot fathom the fear and trembling part. No doubt, Yahweh is holy, awesome, magnificent - beyond anything we have seen or known. Yet this God, full of majesty, wonder, and glory loves us and knows us - to the point that He even knows the number of hairs on our heads. Who could love us in such a magnificent way? That, to me, is unfathomable. Let us live in the awe of the Lord our God. May we be keenly aware of evidences of Him in every part of our day. Give Him the glory that He deserves - for big things and small. Praise the name of the Lord.

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