Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Good Morning Beloved of the Lord!
I was recently watching a hummingbird in my yard, and it just mesmerized me. It was hovering there, its wings a blur, so impossibly small yet so perfectly designed, drinking nectar from a vibrant flower. The sheer fragility and intricate beauty of it struck me – a tiny creature, utterly dependent on its environment, yet capable of such precise and seemingly effortless flight. Did you know their legs are so weak they can’t stand for long, so they have to keep flying? It got me thinking about us, how we, in our own way, are also held and sustained by something far greater.
The Apostle Paul, in Romans 3:18, touches on a profound truth about humanity: “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Now, when we hear “fear,” we might think of being scared or intimidated. But Beloved, for us who know the Lord Jesus, the “fear of God” isn’t about dread—it’s about “devout reverence” (ὁσιότης καὶ σέβασμος, hosiotēs kai sebasmos). It isn’t about “waiting for God’s ‘other shoe to drop,'” it’s about resting in the knowledge of Jesus’ ability to complete the good work He has begun in us (Philippians 1:6). It’s like that hummingbird’s perfect stillness in the face of the flower, our own quiet awe at the sheer magnificent power and holiness of our Creator (Psalm 46:10 – Be still and know that I am God). It’s recognizing who He is—the Alpha and the Omega, the King of kings, the very source of life and breath… the only reason for our existence!
Proverbs 9:10: says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” This isn’t a fearful, trembling kind of fear, but a deep, soul-stirring respect for the One who holds all things. All things… not some things. ALL things. It’s acknowledging His truth even when the world shouts lies, which in these times is all day, every day. It’s understanding that His ways are higher than ours, as Isaiah 55:8-9 tells us. When we embrace this “devout reverence,” something amazing happens. Our delight shifts. We find our joy not in fleeting earthly pleasures, but in this profound, steadfast love for Christ. It’s a thankfulness that bubbles up from a redeemed heart, a love that is as solid as His promises.
This devout reverence is where our deepest fulfillment lies. It’s in recognizing His sovereign hand, His unwavering faithfulness, and the glorious reality that Jesus Christ is who He said He is. This truth empowers us. It gives us a renewed hope for each day, knowing we are deeply loved and eternally secured in Him. Ours is not a passive faith—it’s one that sends us out, ready to live and give the Gospel, to be His light in the world. It’s a call to stand firm, to love fiercely, and to walk with unwavering purpose, all fueled by the amazing grace of our Lord. Who needs to hear the joy that is in you in Christ today? Why, everyone, of course! Love your neighbor, your bride, your kids, your coworkers – yes, even your boss – as you delight with devout reverence in your savior!
Walk with the King today! Much love and blessings…