“Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm (Psalm 33:8-9). In the previous devotional we talked about what it means to “fear God.” The word “fear” can carry different nuances in different contexts. … Continue reading Fearing God first puts other fears second
fear of the Lord
Volcanic reverence
“Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind” (Ecclesiastes 12:13). What does it mean to “fear God”? It’s an idea that troubles some people. If God is for us (Romans 8:31), and if he is loving (1 John 4:8), and if perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18), … Continue reading Volcanic reverence
Persistence without insight
The Mandalorian is a TV series and a part of the Star Wars enterprise. The main character is a bounty hunter named Din Djarin. Every once in a while he meets up with the Armourer—a lady who offers wisdom and, as her name suggests, makes armour. During one of their conversations they are talking about the … Continue reading Persistence without insight
