God’s Over Our Life

God has blessed Job Reddick with such a power declaration in his song “No Fear”

“I got enemies at every side
It ain't lookin' good, I ain't gonna lie
Arrows flyin', devil's tryin'
To make me think I'm goin' down this time
You might think that I'd be afraid
Runnin' scared with a shaken faith
But the God I know says it ain't over
The God I know's gonna make a way

Yeah, though I walk through the valley
I will have

NoLooking at the definitions listed above, I would think there would be distinct words to separate such different meanings. Perhaps they are more similar than I realize. When I am honoring Christ, displaying fear, or reverence, of his Headship and Lordship in my life, perhaps that fear of tomorrow is captured in my reverence. That fear is present, however it’s not active in my life, when I regard Christ to be my source of life. When we are actively worshiping Christ, our minds are no longer worried about tomorrow or what might come, we are consumed in a reverence of Christ; that whatever comes, it is well with my soul, because it is well with Christ’s Lordship. fear (no fear)
The mighty power of Jesus is fighting for me here
No fear when I'm walkin' through the fire
'Cause I know who's walkin' me through
No fear when the floodwaters rise
If I got my eyes on You”

As a noun, fear is: · an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat: · a feeling of anxiety concerning the outcome of something or the safety and well-being of someone: · the likelihood of something unwelcome happening: · a mixed feeling of dread and reverence: "the love and fear of God" As a verb, fear outs on a different characteristic: 

• to be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening:
• feel anxiety or apprehension on behalf of:
• avoid or put off doing something because one is afraid: apprehensive
• used to express regret or apology
• regard (God) with reverence and awe:

Fear is a word that is multifaceted in its definition. We can demonstrate fear of tomorrow just by carrying anxiety that things will not go as we hoped for or apprehension just to start something. We can also display fear as a form or reverence and respect. When we are speechless and in awe of the Lord’s goodness, we express high regard of His Headship over our lives, the lives of families, the world and the universe. (Can I interject here that God is the God of the universe and He is the Creator of all things. We are not worshipping the universe or declaring its headship, God alone is the worthy source of our praise). 

Looking at the definitions listed above, I would think there would be distinct words to separate such different meanings. Perhaps they are more similar than I realize. When I am honoring Christ, displaying fear, or reverence, of his Headship and Lordship in my life, perhaps that fear of tomorrow is captured in my reverence. That fear is present, however it’s not active in my life, when I regard Christ to be my source of life. When we are actively worshiping Christ, our minds are no longer worried about tomorrow or what might come, we are consumed in a reverence of Christ; that whatever comes, it is well with my soul, because it is well with Christ’s Lordship. 

Life can be so heavy and hard; it can consume our every thought and veer us down a path away from Christ. If we can hold onto His hand, even when we’re broken and shattered, He will guide us back to Him and we will find peace and rest.

Psalm 23 “The lord is my shepard (That’s a relationship) I shall not want (That’s supply) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures (That’s rest) He leadeth me beside the still waters (That’s refreshment) He restoreth my soul (That’s healing) He leadeth me in paths of righteousness (That’s guidance) For his name sake (That’s purpose) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death (That’s testing) I will fear no evil (That’s protection) For thou art with me (That’s faithfulness) Thy rod and thy staff shall comfort me (That’s discipline) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies (That’s hope) Thou anointest mine head with oil (That’s consecration) My cup runneth over (That’s abundance) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life (That’s blessing) And I will dwell in the house of the lord (That’s security) Forever” (That’s eternity)

This was a powerful sermon that I heard and had to share with you. God loves us! Let’s hold onto His Headship in our lives and not fear what is to come. Let us remember that our relationship with Christ is more valuable than any other possession that we could have in this life.

In His Love, 

Patricia 

Patricia Velasquez, PTA, BS, CWCA, CLT