20/11/2017
A word that’s been on my heart and mind for a while is from Psalm 19:9
The fear of the Lord is pure (NIV)
So many times when you mention fear in relation to God, it is taken as being frightened or afraid, always watching out because at any time God’s going to get you!
When actually when we read the bible and see the fear of the Lord it is actually todo with a loving relationship. It has to do with respect and reverence for the one who is the object of ones purpose or affection.
Sadly a lot of people even christians who are fully committed to Jesus Christ, who have been cleansed from sin etc, have a wrong view of who God is and how He views His creation.
Clearly in His word, God’s will is for mankind to be in right relationship with Himself through the person of Jesus Christ and His death and resurrection. Through His blood there is forgiveness and new life. This is a free gift and was given while we were still sinners. With this in mind it is obviously clear that God is towards and not against us.
With the correct view of God and of His view of us, we can be free to have reverence respect and a love for Him who is the creator, sustainer and saviour.
One thing that the Lord wants for ALL who come to Him is purity. For some this has been taken, for others you’ve given it away in many areas, but God is one who wants to restore purity to you. It says that He has chosen you to be holy and blameless. Maybe you need to turn away from something or things you are doing (repent) turn towards God ask for forgiveness and begin to see Him in the reality of the gospel clearly set out in the bible.
The purity He gives is lifting and propelling for life, Peace,joy and lasting fullness.
The word is that as you fear Him the purity He gives you will accelerate you forward !!!