REVERENCE FOR GOD

He is not to be trifled with.

Many fall into the trap of redefining God's nature in order to create a less demanding relationship with Him. They assign 'human' traits that bring Him down to their level instead of allowing sanctification to answer the 'upward call'. 

Today's church adopts a 'Jesus-is-my-buddy' attitude that grossly downplays the holiness, power, and righteous wrath of our Sovereign Creator.

'Comfortable Christianity' is an oxymoron. Scripture describes a believer's spiritual journey much differently ... 

Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. (James 1:2-3)

When Jesus taught His disciples how to address God, a profound sense of 'reverence' was the overriding theme ... 

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven ... For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13)

Hallowed be Thy name. Thy will be done. Thy kingdom, Thy power, Thy glory.

Human beings were created to worship God, so 'reverence' will be the natural response of a heart that is transformed by the Holy Spirit. The promise of eternity with our loving Savior moves us to worship and obey Him now ...

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. (Hebrews 12:28)

He is worthy.