There is a lot of “fear” (dread NASB) (6343) floating around today. My wife has gotten into watching some of the talking heads on You Tube who have nothing but doom and gloom to forecast. I can’t say that I disagree with their general analysis that things are going down hill but I do have two issues. One is that things have been going down hill since I can remember. So I take that with a grain of salt.
The second thing that occurs to me is found in this verse. Yes, I am supposed to have eyes that see and a mind that thinks but it is supposed to be attached to a heart that is rooted in God and a fear of God. This verse that calms our waters is juxtaposed to the verse earlier that actually begins the advice of Proverbs. In case you don’t have a Bible handy, let me give it to you again.
(Pro 1:7 KJV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.Our lack of dread begins with a solid fear. It is a healthy fear based on an awareness of God. We know who He is. We know He is holy. We know He is mighty. We know Him because we know Jesus.
So? Am I concerned about the state of the economy? Of course. I will need to be as long as I need to pay for groceries. Am I freaked out because the Deep State is trying to put me on the street? No. My God is bigger and if I end up on the street there will be a place to go.
No comments:
Post a Comment