THE FEAR OF GOD

"And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die. And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not." (Exodus 20:18-20). Read - Psalm 119:11

Did you watch the colourful independent Anniversary parades on the television? Did you notice the salute, honour and respect accorded to the President and the State Governors? The military officers, police and other security agencies had to show allegiance to the President because he is a symbol of the Country. Failure to comply amounts to insubordination to constituted authority and the result is sanction (that is punishment). It shows us that we must have the fear of God in our livers. If human beings can fear being punished, we must not entertain any act that is against the fear of God in our lives. The main reason people indulge in sin is because they lack the fear of God. Any man or woman that lacks the fear of God is as dangerous as demons. It is lack of fear of God that leads to adultery and fornication, it is lack of fear of God that gives people the boldness to commit sin willfully and appear in church the next morning to sing in the choir, serve as usher, engage in sanitation, do security work, teach or even preach. Our country is lagging behind in development because we do not have God fearing Leaders. We have churches that are not bold to preach against sin; and call sins by their names because they are afraid of losing their congregation.

When you have a friend that does not fear God, he or she will do things that are harmful - spiritually and physically, without hesitation. It is lack of fear of God that we have cultism, kidnappers, ritual-killers, prostitutes, robbers, '419ners' and even hypocritical believers. It is lack of fear of God that makes a born-again Christian to go late for fellowships and other church assignments. This is not healthy for our Christian life. Please change; if you are in this category.

PRAYER POINT
* USE PSALM 119:19, 33 AND 34 FOR YOUR PRAYER.
* DETERMINE TO BE A GOD-FEARING CHILD OF GOD TILL PASTURE COMES.