Godly Fear
Beloved,
Just to continue a little from Sunday’s message:
“There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.
About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God coming in and saying to him, ‘Cornelius!’ And when he observed him, he was afraid, and said, ‘What is it, Lord?’ So he said to him, ‘Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God
— Acts 10:1
The God Who Sees Us
The Lord responds to a heart that reveres Him. The Scripture says something remarkable: “a devout man and one who feared God with all his household.” Because of this, the Lord sent His angel with this message: “Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God.”] We can all develop devout hearts!
God sees. God listens. Nothing done in reverence toward Him is forgotten.
A Sign of Godly Fear
Church, let us remain in continual communication with the Lord throughout the day—in PRAYER, in fellowship, in quiet devotion, in worship
Godly fear draws us into relationship, not distance.
It reminds us that He sees us and hears us and is our Heavenly Father.
Ask the Lord:
“Lord, help me develop a devoted and faithful heart toward You.”. Let me not take you likely.
It says of Cornelius, “he prayed to God always.” As we grow in this reverent fear, the Lord, according to His will, may He open our eyes to see the divine ones.
Peter Affirms Godly Fear
Later, Peter declared:
“In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him
— Acts 10:34–35
Godly fear positions the heart to be accepted, submitted and responsive to Him.
For Us
As we close February, let us ask the Holy Spirit to develop in us the Spirit of the fear of the Lord—not a fear of terror or condemnation, but a deep, reverent, all-consuming love and honour for God.
A fear that draws us to speak with Him, to pray, to worship, and to walk closely with the One who sees us and loves us. He is always listening.
May the Lord bless you and keep you. As the Lord lives,
may He show His loving kindness to us all the days of our lives. Live in praise towards Him.
Remember to live empowered by the Holy Spirit—the life Christ died to give: not a life of lack, but of abundance.
Bless the Lord.
For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Cor 7.10