REVERENCE GOD

24th OCTOBER

TEXT: Psalm 20King James Version (KJV)

20 The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions.
6 Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
9 Save, Lord: let the king hear us when we call. 

Beloved, it is important that we attach great importance to our access to the presence of God. Too many of us have become too indifferent and lackadaisical in God’s presence and that can be dangerous. Do not make the mistake to become too familiar with God’s presence. It is dangerous to go before Him in your pride or carelessness. It is important to always approach the things and presence of God with reverence. He is worthy of all the glory and honour.

Sometimes, some people come into the house of God desperately seeking for God and it seem as though God is so far away. The truth is that many of such persons where the ones who alienated themselves from God. Many at several times have trivialized the presence of God until they find themselves in desperate need of God and they begin to wonder why He is far. When all was well, they saw no need of God until their need caused them to seek for God.

Make up your mind to love and bless the Lord at all time and in the day of trouble or need you will find the Lord to be your present help in time of need (see Psalm 46:1).