1 Samuel 12:24 “Above all, fear the LORD and worship Him faithfully with all your heart, considering the great things He has done for you.”
What is most important to you? What actions are ABOVE ALL the actions you take? Long before Solomon gave his great conclusion to the purpose of life in Ecclesiastes 12:13 (“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all”) Samuel said above all FEAR THE LORD. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The fear of the Lord God changes us. We first acknowledge there is God and that He has complete authority over our lives. As we fear the Lord He gets the highest of respect and reverence. The fear of the Lord brings us to the conclusion that He and He alone to be worshiped.
Having reverence for God naturally leads to worship of God. Thus Samuel follows up the call to above all fear God to faithfully worship God with all your heart.
What causes us to fear the Lord and worship Him faithfully? Samuel calls on us to CONSIDER the great things God has done.
Reflection on God’s demonstration of love brings adoration of our awesome God. Without a doubt when you consider what He has done for you one can only cry out WORTHY IS THE LAMB!
What are your ABOVE ALL statements?
Continue Strong considering the great things God has done for you,
And Remember to Date the Word