Those who are unrepentant sinners definitely should be afraid of God and His final judgment on them if they do not repent before they die. Also, the Bible tells us that many unbelievers left behind after the Rapture of the Church (Christ's Bride; true believers) will have an opportunity to come to faith in Jesus, the Savior, during the 7 Year Tribulation period which follows the Rapture. But they will do so as a sure guarantee that they will suffer death (by beheading; Revelation 20:4) by the antichrist system and government during the Tribulation.
One verse needed to be shared here is James 2:19: "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble."
Sadly, many unrighteous people today believe there is a God, but they do not even "tremble" like the demons do, because they are so far gone in their wickedness.
Following is an excellent 5 minute sermon clip by deceased Pastor David Wilkerson titled "Fear the Lord"
Some Scriptures in the above sermon are:
"Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil." - Proverbs 3:7
"By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil." - Proverbs 16:6
Fear of the Lord means - for true believers - to have a deep reverence for Him, an awe of Him and of His power and Majesty, a proper respect for Him; which in turn will lead a person to have a great love for Him. "In the Old Testament, they considered a proper fear of God was a token of true piety."
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom and the knowledge of the holy is understanding." - Proverbs 9:10
"Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." - 2 Corinthians 7:1
Psalm 128 is only 6 verses, and it is all about fearing the LORD. Following are verses 1 to 2:
"Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in His ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee."
Below is a 30 minute sermon by Pastor Charles Lawson titled: "Afraid of God". In it, Pastor Lawson tells us that: "If you fear God, it is a good sign that you know Him." Excellent Sermon! Please watch !
Here is another daily devotional by Intouch Ministries (Dr. Charles Stanley). It is a short 2 minute clip, but full of precious thoughts concerning the proper fear of God. It admonishes us to not treat God too lightly - like a "Buddy" of sorts. God/Jesus is your friend, that is true, but we must approach Him with the realization that He is Holy and therefore our fellowship with Him should be filled with honor and respect.
Much has been mentioned on this blog about fellow-shipping with the good Lord. He wants to hear from you! We should spend much time with Him in heartfelt prayer, as well as daily reading of His Holy Word, the Bible. By doing so, you will grow in your love for Him and you will desire to draw ever closer to Him. You cannot fellowship with anyone and get to know them if you never communicate with them. Obviously, the same is true of Almighty God, the Sovereign of the Universe! It is a privilege to be able to commune with Him in prayer! By spending time with the good Lord in Bible Reading/Study and being often in prayer, we will develop a close, personal, loving, intimate, living relationship with Him through His Son Jesus Christ. That is the main goal everyone should desire.
With the world in such a turmoil in these last moments of the last days, and the fact that Jesus could return for His followers at any moment to rapture them to heaven, we should be busy in spiritual endeavors -- doing God's will and sharing the Gospel of Jesus, the Savior ! Don't cling to a dying world!
"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lusts thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever." - 1 John 2:15-17
If you are not saved, have not been "born again" ( a spiritual rebirth), then please prayerfully consider the following salvation Scripures.
"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." - John 3:36
Jesus is waiting to hear from you!
He loves you!
He will welcome you with open arms to embrace you in His love and forgiveness!
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."John 3:16
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me." - John 14:6
Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend - and life !!
