Topic: FEAR OF GOD – Bishop Mike Okonkwo Devotional 8 February 2020 [The Redeemed Evangelical Mission]
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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7 (KJV) One of our cardinal points as a Church is the fear of God. Now not fear as running away that He may harm you, rather it is reverence for Him, you acknowledge Him for who He is and joyfully follow Him. That is the fear that God demands from us. Many believers do not understand the fear of God. We are quick to relate fear to punishment and some people even have the image of a huge bearded guy with a big stick to ready to unleash His anger on you. No. God is a loving God. He loves you just for who you are. Even when you miss it, He has prepared for your redemption. The fear of God is a must for the believer.
You must be able to reverence God and celebrate His presence in your life. You should be able to talk to Him as a Father and Friend because that is who He is. In fearing God is not the sonorous voice that announces judgement; rather is in the whisper that leads you to salvation. Wherever you go today, practice listening to the voice of God and obeying it and see your life become the example of a believer in words, thoughts and actions. When you walk in the fear of God, the wisdom of God is available. Then, you are able to speak the mind of God and give direction to your world. Then you’ll stand out and men will seek you out because of the wisdom of God in you. The fear of God is not negotiable. It does not just fall like a bag of cherries, it is birthed in the place of fellowship with God. When you walk in the fear of God, you grow in grace and you are the blessing that your world is waiting for. Further reading: Proverbs 1: 7-19Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Leviticus 4-5; Evening- Matthew 24:29-51