What do You Fear?

O. T. #2358 "What Do You Fear?"

Jan. 17, 2023

Malachi 3-Part 9

LET IT GLOW

Do you keep a scrapbook? How about pictures in an album? Do you smile when you go back through them? We like to review our memories of good things and the ones we love, don't we? It seems that God keeps a book of remembrance before Him. (Yet His memory is like a perfect computer.)

What happened in verse 16?

• Those who feared the LORD spoke with each other.
• The LORD listened to what they said. 
• A scroll of remembrance was written to record the names of those who feared Him and always thought about the honor of His name. 

This remnant of faithful believers in God were discussing something. Maybe it was about what Malachi had spoken. Were they faithful tithers to the Lord? Had He blessed them because of it? What was different about this group of people? They feared the Lord. And He paid attention to what they were ssaying. It is not recorded here, though.

Feared means reverence or respect or awe; to be afraid, stand in awe; to be terrified, dread.

Thought regard, value, hold, purpose.

Do we come together and discuss what the Lord has done for us recently? Do we recognize how powerful He is? Does a bright red sunset cause us to stand in awe of the Lord?

Although we do not know of any book written to record our good deeds, for God remembers everything, He does recall those who are His and are in proper relationship to Him. (Repent of sins often, praise His name, share His grace and show His mercy to others.)

LET IT GROW

Have you thought upon various names of God's lately? I like to praise God by reconizing His various name:

El Elyon-God Most High, Creator;

El Shaddai-All-Powerful God;

Jehovah Jireh, God Provides;

Jehovah Rophi-God Heals

Yasha-Savior

Miqve-Hope

Ga'al-Redeemer

Tsaddiyq-Righteousness

Cithrah-Protection

Which one do you need today, friend? God will be what you want or need Him to be. Just ask.

LET IT GO

Just give me Jesus. There's nothing I desire or need, but Jesus.