Fear God, 121

~ The Fear of God Is a Fountain of Life ~

God does not want His children living in fear.  “Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue” (2 Peter 1:2-3).  However, God does want His children to have a proper respect and reverence for Him.  We are told in many places in Scripture to “fear God.”  

This Week’s Passage  ~  “The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death” (Proverbs 14:27).

Fearing God Results in Salvation  ~  “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (Hebrews 10:31).  “A wise person fears and departs from evil, but a fool rages and is self-confident” (Proverbs 14:16).  This does not mean the Christian is to live a fearful life—but a life which reverences God and seeks to do His will. 

Fearing God Results in Fearlessness  ~  “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1).  The answer is: only God.  With the gift of salvation comes responsibility.

Fearing God Results in Witnessing  ~  “Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for my soul” (Psalm 66:16). 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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Bible Simile, 2of14

~ The Bible is Like Food—for Consumption, Digestion and Nourishment ~

Bible Similes  ~  The Word of God likens itself to a number of practical items.  “The Word is like…”  In this series we will look at some of the similes of the Bible which are presented clearly in the Bible itself. 

Like Food  ~  “You know where I am, God!  Remember what I’m doing here!  Take my side against my detractors.  Don’t stand back while they ruin me.  Just look at the abuse I’m taking!  When your words showed up, I ate them—swallowed them whole.  What a feast!  What delight I took in being yours, O God, God-of-the-Angel-Armies! (Jeremiah 15:15-16, The Message). 

Application  ~  Spiritual food, just like physical food, is necessary for normal growth and development.  It nourishes and builds strength for daily life. 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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Bible Simile, 1of14

~ The Bible’s Message ~

Basics  ~  The Bible is message of God’s direct message to you.  It can convict you of sin and your need for a Savior.

The Bible will point you to Christ.  It will point you to the only Savior of man. 

The Bible can save you and give you eternal life.  It is a free gift to you, but only if you trust Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.

Word Pictures  ~   To the baker, Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life.
To the doctor, Jesus Christ is the Great Physician.
To the farmer, Jesus Christ is the Lord of the Harvest.
To the geologist, Jesus Christ is the Rock of ages.
To the jeweler, Jesus Christ possesses the “Pearl of Great Price”—His Church.
To the judge, Jesus Christ is the Faithful and the True Witness.
To the preacher, Jesus Christ is the Word of God.
To the sinner, Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world!

Similes  ~   The Word of God likens itself to a number of practical items.  “The Word is like…”  In this series we will look at some of the similes of the Bible which are presented clearly in the Bible itself. 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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