“I Believe in God But I Don’t Fear Him”
Remember when you started driving as a Teenager? Oh the Freedom…but you had no fear of not being in control. The danger on the road…the danger you pose texting driving to others. As you grow older your fear has lead to obedience to follow the rules out of love for others! If we aren’t careful our walk with Jesus can be like us being that teenage driver…wreckless without even being aware!
The Bible Tells Us About 2 Types of Fear
- Spirit Of Fear: Timid & Anxious
- 2 Timothy 1:7; Matthew 10:31; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 56:11
- The Lord calls us to be BOLD! This type of Fear isn’t the one we are supposed to have.
- This is like an animal defeated and thrown in a cage! We are more valuable than that!
- 2 Timothy 1:7; Matthew 10:31; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 56:11
- Fear of The Lord: Love + Respect God
- 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Psalm 36:1-2; Psalm 112
- This Fear is Reverant Awe of God! It shows us just how BIG He is!
- Often we want God’s love but forget the wrath of our sin
- Often we want God’s mercy but forget His judgement on our sin
- Often we want God’s blessing but refuse His Discipline
- This is the teenage driver operating in Freedom but letting God tell them where to turn
- When you Fear God you will be obedient to His call for you because you know when you aren’t you will miss out on God’s best for you!
- What Does This Fear Bring Us:
- Understanding (Psalm 112:1)
- Life (Psalm 112:2)
- Peace & Rest (Psalm 112:3-5)
- Safety (Psalm 112:8)
- This Fear is Reverant Awe of God! It shows us just how BIG He is!
- 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Psalm 36:1-2; Psalm 112
Take Away:
Write down two action steps you’ll take to fear the Lord with obedience that you haven’t been this week:
1.______________________________________
2.______________________________________
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Tyler West 