The Fear of God

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The fear of God is one of the things I have been thinking of a bit lately, and what do I really have fear of, God or man. The fear of God comes out of a love for God, and the fear of man comes out of love for man, the fear I am talking about is not the type that causes you to be scared of but rather the fear i'm talking about is when your more afraid of what someone would think of you rather then pleasing God. Since to me, this relates to ministry, since I cannot fully be used by God if I have a fear of man I was brought(this morning) to:

Matthew 10:28-33 And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Gehenna). 29 Are not two little sparrows sold for a penny? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's leave (consent) and notice. 30 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear not, then; you are of more value than many sparrows. 32 Therefore, everyone who acknowledges Me before men and confesses Me [out of a state of oneness with Me], I will also acknowledge him before My Father Who is in heaven and confess [that I am abiding in] him. 33 But whoever denies and disowns Me before men, I also will deny and disown him before My Father Who is in heaven.

So are you willing to follow God's voice even when you might be persecuted and rejected? if you fear man than above God then when you face a situation where you need to stand up for God the fear of man will hinder you. The Challenge is to get rid of this fear and stand fully for God and proclam Him.

Dear Lord Jesus,
Forgive me for not fully putting my trust in you and fearing man more then you, I pray for you to change me, work in my heart the fear of you that I may go forward and do your will
I pray this throught the glorious and wonderful name of the Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns forever and ever Amen.

Please if you have any thoughts on this subject please comment