And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I FEAR God; Genesis 42:18
Hmm
Joseph was a true man of God and he really did fear God. He knew he
needed to take care of his family and by telling his brothers in this
verse that he feared God was giving them a huge hint that they just
didn’t get!
And Abraham said, because I thought,Surely the FEAR of God is not in this place;and they will slay me for my wife’s sake. Genesis 20:11
At first glance we physically see FEAR once but the underlying motive of Abraham is Fear. Plain and simple he didn’t want to die! He FEARED the people’s reaction to him…
Just one little thought though.
Did Abraham not FEAR GoD enough either? He clearly didn’t have a qualms about adultery or lying!
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After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram
in a vision, saying, ‘FEAR not Abram; I am thy shield, and they
exceeding great reward.
Well I must tell you that it
is interesting the things that I have realized already….Abram was
having a discussion with God and God starts off this discussion with
“Fear Not” As a kid I was taught to fear God and yet…that was not
WHOLLY correct I was taught to have fear and trembling so to
speak….be on pins and needles. Not so. Not so at all. As long as
you are obeying God’s word (and I mean ALL of it) than you have NOTHING
to fear. Maybe I am getting ahead of where I actually am. As long as
you are where God wants you…you will be protected and rewarded. Not
to say that everything is all hunky dory all the time. Don’t forget we
live in a fallen world and when you are surrounded by a world full of
sinners sometimes we have to reap their consequences too. Unfait you
might say well I find it much better than spending Eternity in hell
…How about you!?!
For Today…July 6, 2009 Outside my window… Sunshine…Blessed
sunshine I am thinking… a beautiful and PEACEFUL morning is so hard
to come by these days. I am soaking up every minute of it! From the
learning rooms… NOTHING! I am thankful for… a great husband who is
growing in his walk…I am so thanful that he is NOT one of those men
that thinks because he is a pastor he has it all figured out and that he
has arrived From the kitchen… hopefully some yummy cookies, bread
from the new bread machine and whatever i choose for dinner I am
wearing… pinkie purple satiny PJ’s hair back and bare feet! I am
reading… Prayer by Philip Yancey, Disciplines of the Home by Anne
Ortlund and A Beth Moore Bible Study…Along with various Bible passages
having to do with fear… I am hoping… to accomplish a big surprise
for hubby while he is away this morning I am creating… a cool
surprise for hubby while he takes Tornado for some medical tests…It
promises to be fun and I will have lady bugs help!!! I am praying…
for Tornado’s tests to be fine and for strength and courage for my
hubby as he faces what seems like an impossible task…Shepherding a
flock of sinners!…It’s only impossible without God. And we have a
great flock! Around the house… learning VBS tunes….Kitchen work.
craft room is disrepair and various other sundry things! One of my
favorite things… my garden as it grows….GRASS and all! A few plans
for the rest of the week… Hmm I have learned as a pastor’s wife..No
plans make for an easier time when plans get changed….it doesn’t mean I
don’t have A PLAN! Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you… 
