regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of
wisdom [its starting point and its essence]...Neh8:10...for this day is
holy to our Lord. And do not be worried, for the joy of the Lord is your
strength and your stronghold.”(AMP)
There are many things that I have seen Christians struggle with over the
years, and two of them are the "Fear" and the "Joy" of the Lord. If we
truly feared the Lord, our world would be different. For many, we justify
our sin because it does not "cross the line" as to becoming disqualified
and is not as bad as others or as we use to be. Then, because of our sin,
we cannot truly embrace the "Joy" of the Lord because of our shame. There
is a battle that rages inside many because of the desire to be "Christian",
to be "Christ-like". Joy comes by abiding in Christ, following after His
example. Joy comes from an attitude of gratitude, to the One who gives us
strength to overcome our weaknesses and protect us in His stronghold.
Brethren, we are not sin-less, but we are called to sin less.
Douglas
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