The famous red and blue
lights! My past record reveals a few
encounters with red and blue. When
glancing in the rear-view mirror, no person hopes to see red and blue.
Granted, each time a
policeman pulled me to the shoulder to discuss my driving skills, I deserved
the removal from traffic. In one
instance, the ticket received invited me to a day in court. I could not wiggle my way out this time. I received enough warning along the way. The time came to receive a ticket and summon
to stand before the judge for discipline.
A little namedrop, money and time removed the ‘points’ from my
license. In the clear!
Does my experience
result in a constant regard to laws of driving?
Not really. I try diligently to
follow all the rules within my knowledge while driving; but, I still fall
short.
The presence of a
police car in traffic sends a respectful fear throughout my entire body. I quickly examine every aspect of my driving
to assure no law is broken. When a police
car comes in view, the brake automatically receives a tap. Even if within the speed limit (okay, maybe 5
mph over), I still hit the brake.
Respectful fear leads
to rightful actions. Respectful fear
causes a desire to follow the parameters set.
12 And now,
Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your
God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your
God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and
to observe the Lord’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today
for your own good? Deuteronomy 10:12-13
I always wondered why
the Bible mentioned fear and God in the same sentence. We are to fear the Lord God. I could not wrap my mind around this
thought. Fear spiders? DEFINITELY YES! Fear weight gain? Sure, when in the deep darkness of my eating
disorder. Fear losing a loved one? For sure!
But, fear of my Lord and Savior?
I just did not understand.
The fear of our Lord
God is to be one of a respectful fear, not scared with fear. Respectful fear of God will keep us following
His Truths, loving Him wholeheartedly and serving as asked. God remains on the path every day. He is watching over us – His children – His
creation. Keep Him in view always.
Even in respectful
fear, we will fall short. God may find a
time to kindly pull us to the shoulder of our path and discuss life a
little. Removal from the chaos will help
sharpen our view of situations. He gives
commands, direction and answers to all situations.
When life gets crazy,
feet slip from the straight path and summon to the Cross occurs, be excited and
full of respectful fear! God desires
better! God knows the way! God provides Truth!
Sin creeps into our
lives daily. We fall short of God’s
desires daily. But, we know the One name
to drop to remove, forgive and learn from daily mistakes – just say Jesus! Come to the Cross, receive discipline with excitement,
hit the brake on life when asked and walk slowly along the straight path.
TGIF! Fill every fiber of your being with
respectful fear toward God?
Live life. . .One Day at a
time!
Sheree Craig
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