Today's Devotion Sunday, October 15, 2000 "If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared." (Psalm 130:3-4) Today's Thought Understanding the depth of love and the forgiveness of God leads us into fear of God. Not fear in the sense of being afraid of Him . . . awe, reverence, and the deepest respect! However, coming to understand the depth of His love comes only by spending time with Him, thirsting after Him on a daily basis, never allowing that thirst to be quenched! Who are we that we deserve such a love? We say we have a "fear" of God, yet we live in disobedience! How many of us have heard that "small still voice" gently guiding us in a particular situation yet we ignored it to do the very thing that our own logic dictated. This goes on in the life of most believers because we have not learned the "art" of fearing God for Who He is through our acts of total submission and obedience! The fear of God will produce obedience in our lives . . . obedience to His Word . . . obedience to the gentle leading of the Holy Spirit . . . obedience! Do you fear the Lord? Then obey His word, diligently seek His face, and become everything He has intended you to be! Amen! Today's Prayer Father, I love you more than anything else in this world! Forgive me, Lord for the times that I have not been obedient to do the things you ask, to go where you lead, and to follow the leading of that small, still voice. I need your help to become an obedient vessel that the fear of God will rule in my heart at all times! Father, You alone are holy, righteous, majestic, marvelous, wonderful, awesome . . . and so much more. To honor you with my obedience and utmost respect and reverence is my desire . . . for You are so worthy, Lord, You are worthy! Amen! Have a blessed day! Jan Ross jross@... http://focusontheword.com ICQ#18767082 "Sha'alu Shalom Yerushalayim" (Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem) Psalm 122:6 ~*~*~*~*~*~* Focus On the Word Banner Exchange--Sign Up Today and Receive 2,500 Free Credits http://focusontheword.com/banex [NOTE: Today's Devotion is provided automatically to all subscribers of End-Times, End-Times_News, CWOWdevotional, Church of God, and FOW-Bible discussion lists as well as many others who have requested subscriptions. Please feel free to share these with friends and loved ones, and encourage others to subscribe also. Thank you!]