From The Pastor’s Desk

From the Pastor’s Desk

We have all heard that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of all
wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). This quote was given to us from the wisest of all men, King Solomon. Most of us understand this proverb is referring to loving reverence for our Heavenly Father. However, our Heavenly Father is also a perfect Father in love, grace and mercy but also a God of divine judgement. In Luke 12:5, Jesus told His followers to “fear Him who after (your) death has the power to cast into hell”. Most people agree that this verse was meant as an encouragement to the followers of Christ as they would undergo persecution from the world. However, even those who have confessed Christ, but who walk as if they had never made that confession need to be very careful not to treat the blood of Jesus as a “common thing”. For those people, many of whom attend regular church services, can expect “a certain fearful expectation of judgement”. The writer of Hebrews simply says, “it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (Hebrews 10:31).
Are we to reverence God? Indeed! Follow Him – We want not judgement.
Pastor Wayne