Post by Betty on Oct 9, 2008 5:06:39 GMT -5
Daily devotions for 10-09-2008:
Title: One Legitimate Fear
Author: Warren Wiersbe
Devotion: Psalms
Scripture References:
Psalm 112:1-10
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Title: One Legitimate Fear
Read Psalm 112:1-10
Psychiatrists call the fear of certain things phobias. There are people
who fear heights (acrophobia) and people who fear closed-in places
(claustrophobia). There are people afraid of water, dogs and even other
people. But there is one fear that drives out all other fears, and we find
it in Psalm 112. "Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who delights greatly in His commandments" (v. 1).
All kinds of fears are taken care of if we fear the Lord. One is family
fears. "His descendants will be mighty on earth; the generation of the
upright will be blessed" (v. 2). Commit your children to Him and you won't
have to worry about their lives.
Fear of the Lord also drives out financial fears. "Wealth and riches will
be in his house" (v. 3). This doesn't mean we will all be millionaires. It
means we'll always have what we need. If we fear the Lord, we can let go
of our financial fears.
Some fear the dark. "Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness"
(v. 4). Fear God and you'll always have light when you need it. You will
have His guidance and direction.
Some fear the future and change. "Surely he will never be shaken; the
righteous will be in everlasting remembrance" (v. 6). God says, "Don't be
afraid of the changes that are going on around you or in you. I am the God
of the universe. Fear Me, and I'll take care of the changes."
Finally, some people have a fear of bad news. But verse 7 reads, "He will
not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the
Lord." No news is bad if you're walking in the will of God.
* * *
When you fear the Lord, every other fear is conquered. Walk today in the
fear of the Lord, trusting Him with your future. He will give you peace.
Title: One Legitimate Fear
Author: Warren Wiersbe
Devotion: Psalms
Scripture References:
Psalm 112:1-10
Do you enjoy this devotional? Send it on to a friend!
____________________________________________________________
Title: One Legitimate Fear
Read Psalm 112:1-10
Psychiatrists call the fear of certain things phobias. There are people
who fear heights (acrophobia) and people who fear closed-in places
(claustrophobia). There are people afraid of water, dogs and even other
people. But there is one fear that drives out all other fears, and we find
it in Psalm 112. "Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who delights greatly in His commandments" (v. 1).
All kinds of fears are taken care of if we fear the Lord. One is family
fears. "His descendants will be mighty on earth; the generation of the
upright will be blessed" (v. 2). Commit your children to Him and you won't
have to worry about their lives.
Fear of the Lord also drives out financial fears. "Wealth and riches will
be in his house" (v. 3). This doesn't mean we will all be millionaires. It
means we'll always have what we need. If we fear the Lord, we can let go
of our financial fears.
Some fear the dark. "Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness"
(v. 4). Fear God and you'll always have light when you need it. You will
have His guidance and direction.
Some fear the future and change. "Surely he will never be shaken; the
righteous will be in everlasting remembrance" (v. 6). God says, "Don't be
afraid of the changes that are going on around you or in you. I am the God
of the universe. Fear Me, and I'll take care of the changes."
Finally, some people have a fear of bad news. But verse 7 reads, "He will
not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the
Lord." No news is bad if you're walking in the will of God.
* * *
When you fear the Lord, every other fear is conquered. Walk today in the
fear of the Lord, trusting Him with your future. He will give you peace.
