Reverence

Today’s Thought Reverence G. Ward

“Come, let us worship and bow down, Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand. Today, if you would hear His voice,” Psalm 95:6-7

Carelessly and frivolously the name of Holy God is being blasphemed by so many, perhaps even by you and me. We’ve been taught that only extreme cases of disregard are applicable such as using His name in vain (we all know the word). Vain carries a “useless” connotation. Arrival at the throne of mercy always regards the Author of mercy as “All Powerful.” King Solomon understood His Majesty best in Ecclesiastes 5:1-2, “Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil. Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few.”

Casual conversations with man generally are socially permissive only with those familiar to us. With those not so familiar, we should extend professional salutations and less controversy (i.e. the life you save might be your own). Howbeit then with the God of every generation, ours is so familiar? Some would bodaciously reply,” I know Him.”  Let me serve you a reminder towards vigilance, “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord (Isa.55:8). Happy Friday!