Trust and obey; it is always easiersaid than done. For so many believers and non-believers, the word trust andobey is easier said than done. How can one that claims to trust in God belying, deceptive and manipulating in the name of God?
Withoutseeking to know who the LORD is and what He can do, it is impossible to trustin him. Also, without knowing to fear God, it is not possible to obey God. Obedienceis having its source in fearing God. It is how much you seek and fear Him thatwill determine your trust and obedience in God.Ê
Ê~MATTER~
No matterhow it matters to you, the conclusion of the whole matter is to fear God. Thenthe ability to obey Him in all that He requires from man will flow. It allstarts with seeking Him; trusting Him; then fearing Him.
~ABOUTFEAR~
Devotion: Fear of God is in devotion not anemotion. When you are devoted to fearing God, you are in a position to have theword of God established in your life.
Psalm119:38,Establish Your word to Your servant, who is devoted to fearing You. What else would a believer desirein this world than to have the word established in his life?
Tohate: tofear God is to hate evil. How do you react to seeing or hearing evil deedsaround you? Are you comfortable or do you take it as a joke whenever you witnessevil activities around you?Prov.8:13, the fear of the LORD is to hateevil.
Zealous: Tireless diligence. Does thatrepresent how you fear God? Prov.23:17 Do not let your heart envysinners, But be zealous for the fear of the LORD all the day. Beingzealous for the fear of the LORD all day is a possibility and that is why theword requires it.
Nowant: Godspoke in volumes and none of His word shall go forth without performing it. Itis written in Ps.34:9, Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is nowant to those who fear Him. It does not matter who or how many wantsare around you, as long as you live in the fear of the LORD.
Miracle: In the early church, because theywere obedient, they continued steadfastly in the apostlesÕ doctrine andfellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon everysoul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles (Acts: 2:42, 43). Fear came upon them and miracleswere delivered. Fear of God and what He can do will also generate miracles.
Revealsecret: Gen.18:17and the LORD said shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing. Abrahamfeared God. God could not hide anything from him. Ps. 25:14, The secretof the LORD is with those who fear Him. And He will show them His covenant. Whenyou begin to fear God, you become a dweller in His secret place.
Deliverance: Fear God and deliverance will bepackaged to you. 2King17:39, but the LORD your God you shall fear; and Hewill deliver you from the hand of all enemies. Any matter that hasrisen against you is an enemy in your life. Fear of God is your way ofdeliverance.
~THEEYE OF GOD~
Your fearof God will gain the attention of GodÕs eye. Ps.33:18, 19 say, behold theeye of the LORD is on those who fear Him. On those who hope in His mercy, todeliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Whenyou have the LORDÕs eye on you constantly, the hand of your enemy will have toround up God before it gets to you. To fear God is the only way.
In fearingGod, determination will fail; your strength will not prevail because bystrength can no man prevail. However, the grace of God will impact fear.ÊÊ
Do youactually desire to fear God in deed and in truth? Pray for it. Jer.32:40And I will make an everlasting covenant with them that I will not turn awayfrom doing them good; but I will put My fear in their hearts so that they willnot depart from me. Ask God to put His fear in your heart,