2 Chronicles 6:12-42; Ezekiel 30:20-31:18; John 11:28-54
Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. Psalm 112:1
To obey, love and fear the Lord reaps great benefits. The commandments of God are a mirror that reveal who we really are, and what we are like. They reveal to us our need of the Saviour. They teach that God’s righteousness is unchanging and eternal. His light shines in the darkness of this age showing what we need and who He is. They apply to all. The poor and lowly are as important to Him as the rich and mighty. We are blessed and can bless others when we fear the Lord and delight in His commandments. —G. C. G.
I found that fears which stirred,
My startled soul God’s will to do,
On me more lasting peace conferred
Than in life’s calm I ever knew. —Author Unknown