Matthew 10 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Matthew 10.

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Meditate on verse 28.

 

Do not fear those who kill the body

but are unable to kill the soul;

but rather fear Him who is able to

 destroy both soul and body in hell.

 

Just like Jesus commanded three times “Do not worry” in Matthew 6, He commanded three times “Do not fear” in Matthew 10 (vs. 26, 28, 31).  Imagine the difference when you truly obey His commands to not worry and not be afraid. 

 

Notice however, there is One whom Jesus commands us to fear, and He is God (v. 28).  Many do the opposite, fearing everything except God.  As you think about Jesus’ command to fear God, consider these promises:

 

·      The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge and wisdom (Proverbs 1:7; 9:10).

·      The fear of the LORD prolongs life (Proverbs 10:27).

·      In the fear of the LORD, there is strong confidence (Proverbs 14:26).

·      The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life (Proverbs 14:27).

·      By the fear of the LORD, one keeps away from evil (Proverbs 16:6).

·      The reward of the fear of the LORD is riches, honor, and life (Proverbs 22:4).

 

Pray Matthew 10:20 and 27-28 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 

“Father, let Your Spirit speak in __________ and me.

What You tell us in the darkness, let us speak in the light

and what we hear whispered in our ear, let

us proclaim upon the housetops.

We will not fear those who kill the body but are unable

 to kill the soul; but rather, we fear You, God, who is

able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

LORD, please let __________ fear You before it is too late.

In the name of Jesus~”

 

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell