Scripture: Exodus 20:20, And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin.”
When the people of Israel saw the mountain smoke and perceived the thunder and lightening, they trembled.
Trembled in fear, in awe, in anxiety.
They remembered Egypt’s end. What if they could not keep these commandments? They drew back, begging Moses to speak for them.
He comes that you may not sin, Moses explains. He comes to set a spirit of watchfulness. He comes to designate His path.
How many loving parents prepare stern voices and serious faces when explaining fire to young children? How to explain harsh consequences to a child who knows only care and nurture? How to protect against hurt?
Therefore we strike a match a fear, protective fear.
Witness this message, witness these commandments, witness this memory; that you may not sin, not forget, not know.
Thank you Lord for words of warning. Thank you for love that instills prevention. Thank you for Your paths through hot lava.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 111:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments;
His praise endures forever.
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