SCRIPTURE: Luke (NIV) 12:5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him.
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
OBSERVATION: Here we see the obvious reason we should fear God! This fear, as Proverbs says it, is the beginning of wisdom. If we are walking in sin, we should be afraid of God! It would be foolish not to fear!
As awesome as the power of God is to punish, it is also awesome to protect. As awesome to exact justice, it is also awesome to express tenderness and kindness. And so, Luke continues in the next two verses. This awesome God who has the power to destroy the soul in hell, watches over the sparrows! Not even one of them is forgotten! Amazing! This awesome God who has the power to destroy the body in hell, knows, and cares, about even the number of the hairs on my head! Amazing! And so Luke, who tells us to fear this One with the power to cast into hell, also tells those in HIS care “Fear NOT!” Luke 12:32
APPLICATION: What a God! How foolish of me to think I can get away with sin!
What a God! How foolish of me to think that I cannot trust His care!
What a God! What a joy to have such a close relationship with Him!
What a God! What peace to know that I can trust Him in this life and in eternity!
No need for panic when He is present, living in me, when I can talk to Him and know He speaks to me!
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, you are more than capable of correcting me and caring for me. You have forgiven me and made me your child. I trust you. In Jesus Name, I pray, Amen
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