Fear in God

S: There is no fear of God before their eyes.

~Romans 3:18

O: In verses 11-18, Luke is describing that there is no one righteous on this earth. We're all sinners, and all fail at living a righteous life. The law that God holds us accountable cannot be obtained by even the strictest sects of Jews priests. There should be punishment for those who live by this law, but by the grace that Christ gifted us, we're free from those bondage. Even then we are called to uphold the law and not run rampant as sinners as we are no longer masters of our own body, but forfeited our lives to Christ. In that... I still fail to realize that I must come to God with fear and trembling. The God of the universe, the God who created all things with infinite power is being taken for granted by me. I choose when to call upon God or find 10-15 mins during my day to do spend quality time with him. Where is my sacrifice in this? If it were the president that came to meet me, I would drop everything and schedule a time to meet this man of importance. Isn't God greater by unfathomable lengths? God forgive me for my impudence!

A: I take for granted God's leniency and His love for me to be ever patience. God is not only the God who loves, but equal the God who brings wraith. He is the one who brought the plagues, and destroyed the unjust even killing the innocent first borns. Who am I to declare God to be shoved into convenient time spots during my day? I need to prioritize meeting with God in which I can be reminded to live out his commands. 

P: Jesus forgive me for taking you for granted. Help me to remember that you are of great importance. Far greater than the greatest leaders or the most influential. Help me to realize that you God are the one who I must please in this life, not only because of love, but because of the fear I have for you. Help me to be humble in your sight. I ask Holy Spirit to discipline and allow me to grow deeper in faith.

In Jesus Name
Amen.