“So, you must live in reverent fear of him during your time as foreigners in this land.” 1 Peter 1:17
When we serve our God in heaven, we are to do so in reverent fear. Just what does that mean? As children of the living God, we are living in a world from which we are only temporary citizens, and we are to respect God’s power and authority. We are to do so because we love him, and we have a desire to please him in everything we do. We should have a deep desire to obey and please Him above all things, not wanting to disappoint Him. We should also take into consideration that one day we will have to give an accounting of ourselves as we stand before Him. Fear of our God is not to be scared of Him. It is to have a sense of awe that allows us to see our place in the order of all creation. It is a reminder of just how small each of us are. Our fear of Him should be based upon our knowledge of his love, mercy, and goodness. It is by our knowledge and our desire, which are developed through prayer and thanksgiving, that we recognize that God as our Heavenly Father and our desire is to please Him and not disappoint Him. Our fear is a healthy fear that is respectful and driven by our love for Him. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!
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