Reverence: November 11, 2009

TODAYS WORD FOR WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2009.

REVERENCE

Defined by Webster:
A feeling or attitude of deep respect; tinged with awe; a gesture of deep respect; the state of being revered.

GODS WORD

“God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be held in reverence by all those around Him.” Psalm 89:7

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.” Hebrews 12:28

“Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere Him.” Psalm 33:8

WORDS FROM KEN AND DOTTIE

On any given day you can hear the word “GOD” spoken. Unfortunately it is most often spoken irrevently rather then with reverence. The third commandment of the Ten Commandments is: “Do not misuse the name of the Lord for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses His name.” This commandment is broken on a regular basis by many people and when broken they show irreverence to God.

When we understand who God really is, we cannot but be in awe of Him and have reverence for Him. Moses spoke to God and God spoke to Moses face to face but Moses never saw God. Moses asked God to show him His glory (Exodus 33:18) but God told him no man could see His face. It is God’s glory that demands reverence. God’s glory is His very character and nature.

God is Holy, Majestic, Pure, Just, Almighty, Merciful, All-knowing, All-powerful, Ever-present, Eternal and our Creator. Those that comprehend God as He really is cannot help but revere Him with awe and godly fear.

Our sin nature keeps us from seeing God as He really is. That is why He sent His Son Jesus, into the world. In Jesus, God showed us His mercy, His grace, His forgiveness, His justice and His power. Unless we know Jesus we cannot comprehend God.

As believers in Jesus we must worship Him with reverence and in awe, and serve Him with Godly fear and respect. With reverence comes obedience. We must let nothing interfere with our relationship with Jesus and being obedient to His commands. Reverence for God will compel us to live our life with caution, carefully, with discretion and circumspection so that our life honors God. God is to be held in awe because He is Lord. We must serve Him in an acceptable way --- bearing fruit of the Spirit (love, gentleness, joy, faith, goodness, peace, meekness and self control). We also must be active in seeing others find Christ.

We live in a generation where individuals are concerned only about their own activities. They have no belief system of any kind so the act of “REVERANCE” is irrelevant. As Christians we must worship God with REVERENCE! We must serve God with GODLY FEAR! Reverence for God solidifies our relationship with God and controls our actions and keeps us from disobeying God.

TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER

Give me the desire and the firmness of conviction to serve You with reverence and Godly fear. Help me to lead my family to revere God through every issue that we face each day.