But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
1 Samuel 12:24
Fear can be a really debilitating thing. Just today, I had the silliest fear hit me. If you know me, you know I am petrified of sharks. I mean pee my pants when Bruce comes on the screen in Nemo fear. To get over my fear, my x-husband had me ride the Jaws ride in Sea World. Needless to say, IT DID NOT HELP!!!!! Today is the perfect example. My mom and I were walking along the pond in our local park on this wooden sidewalk. All I could do was look into that water and expect Jaws to jump up over the railing, mouth wide open, ready to eat me at any moment. I know, small freshwater pond. Sharks not happening, but that is what fear does to you.
Samuel did not mean for us to have that kind of fear for God. He is talking about a reverent fear. That fear of not wanting to disappoint or let Him down. The fear that motivates you to try your best and serve him with all of your heart. Yes, you are going to make mistakes and when you do that fear is going to make you feel repentant. Then God will swoop down and extend you grace, pick you up dust you off, and send you out to try again. I promise He is nothing like Jaws waiting to grab you and chew you up into a million pieces.
Lord, I so don’t want to disappoint you. I am trying my best and thank You for not destroying or giving up on me when I mess up. ~amen
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