"God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast and when I run, I feel his pleasure."
Psalm 34
Fear the Lord you his holy people for those who fear him lack nothing. Psalm 34:9The thought of fearing God can be a difficult concept for us. Brought up on “Gentle Jesus meek and mild” and the (accurate) image of Jesus as our friend, we struggle with what it means to “fear God”.
Do you remember the scene in “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe” when Susan is going to meet Aslan?
Is he quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion.”
“That you will, dearie, and no mistake,” said Mrs. Beaver, “if there’s anyone who can appear before Aslan without their knees knocking, they’re either braver than most or else silly.”
“Then he isn’t safe?” said Lucy.
“Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. “Don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.”
Reverent worship;
Enthusiastic service;