Fear for Fruit?
How in the world does my laundry stack up so fast? I even wear the same thing two days in a row sometimes! By the time I've got to travel somewhere I look in my drawers and all that's left is usually about three socks and an undershirt that I used to wear four years ago. Anyway, all that just to say that I threw in a couple loads of laundry this evening for Joel and my trip up to Hachinohe this weekend. I'm just happily driving along, listening to music when out of nowhere a gray cat makes a dead blot for my front tire. Needless to say, I was mildly alarmed.
Okay, now we're getting to the point of this blog. I'm shooting for a key word here to introduce my real topic which isn't "alarm," but rather, "fear." I wasn't afraid of that cat. But I am afraid of some things.
I've been reading Proverbs lately, and my neat-o chronological Bible conviently organized the passages about the "fear of the Lord" for me. Here they are as they appear in said Bible:
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer." 9:10-12
"The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short." 10:27
"He whose walk is upright fears the Lord, but he whose ways are devious despises him." 14:2
"He who fears the Lord has secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death." 14:26, 27
"The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor." 15:33
"The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble." 19:23
"Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble." 28:14
I once heard someone say, "If you don't fear the Lord you will fear everything else. But, if you fear the Lord, you have nothing else to fear." These verses reverberate in my soul, yet I still want to plumb the depth of their meaning. If you have a thought on these verses, won't you share it with me?
At times I wonder if, like the cat, I'm more alarmed or suprised by God than truly fearing him. Though it may be a dangerous prayer to pray, would that God would teach me to what it means to truly fear him. And, as these verses are sown on my soul, may the Holy Spirit protect them, that they will grow and bear the fruit of wisdom.
How in the world does my laundry stack up so fast? I even wear the same thing two days in a row sometimes! By the time I've got to travel somewhere I look in my drawers and all that's left is usually about three socks and an undershirt that I used to wear four years ago. Anyway, all that just to say that I threw in a couple loads of laundry this evening for Joel and my trip up to Hachinohe this weekend. I'm just happily driving along, listening to music when out of nowhere a gray cat makes a dead blot for my front tire. Needless to say, I was mildly alarmed.
Okay, now we're getting to the point of this blog. I'm shooting for a key word here to introduce my real topic which isn't "alarm," but rather, "fear." I wasn't afraid of that cat. But I am afraid of some things.
I've been reading Proverbs lately, and my neat-o chronological Bible conviently organized the passages about the "fear of the Lord" for me. Here they are as they appear in said Bible:
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer." 9:10-12
"The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short." 10:27
"He whose walk is upright fears the Lord, but he whose ways are devious despises him." 14:2
"He who fears the Lord has secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death." 14:26, 27
"The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor." 15:33
"The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble." 19:23
"Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble." 28:14
I once heard someone say, "If you don't fear the Lord you will fear everything else. But, if you fear the Lord, you have nothing else to fear." These verses reverberate in my soul, yet I still want to plumb the depth of their meaning. If you have a thought on these verses, won't you share it with me?
At times I wonder if, like the cat, I'm more alarmed or suprised by God than truly fearing him. Though it may be a dangerous prayer to pray, would that God would teach me to what it means to truly fear him. And, as these verses are sown on my soul, may the Holy Spirit protect them, that they will grow and bear the fruit of wisdom.
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