God has a unique way of partnering opposites together as we walk out the Christian life. We are to understand and embrace our weakness so we can experience His strength. We are to suffer with Him that we might have joy. As I was reading in His Word this morning two more came to mind. Fear and Delight.
It’s should not be surprising that God’s ways are different than ours. His word in Isaiah 55, reminds us that His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. Not just different, but higher. We may not understand at first, but His pairing of opposites results in His glory.
As I took in Psalm 112, the words FEAR and DELIGHT ignited my mind like fireworks. There is an appropriate fear and reverence we are to have for our God. It is a fear that reminds us that in our strength we cannot stand before Him. Yet, in Hebrews 4 we are told to, “draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” This is possible given our relationship through Christ.
Delighting in the law of the LORD would be an impossibility if it were not for the wondrous fulfillment of God’s law in Christ. If we put up our best works next to the law, we all fall short. Because of His suffering work at the Cross, we are able to have joy for eternity. We can truly delight in His word, look past our imperfection and on to Christ’s righteousness that He has given us.
Receive today what Christ has done for you, fear your God appropriately and delight in His law, for by its fulfillment you have been set free!
Reflection
Do you have a healthy fear of the LORD?
Are you delighting in His word?
Make a point today to answer these questions honestly and take action to move these two questions to a “Yes!”
Prayer
LORD, You know our hearts. Help us to fear And revere You and give us a heart that desires Your word. May we run hard after You. Thank You for Rescuing us from our own sin and adopting us in Your family. May our hearts never wander from this beautiful truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
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