Beholding The Sons Of Men And The Reverential Fear Of The Lord,The reverent fear and worship of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom and skill [the preceding and the first essential, the prerequisite and the alphabet]; a good understanding, wisdom, and meaning have all those who do [the will of the Lord]. Their praise of Him endures forever.
Tag: Obedience
Give It All, Meditations By Apostle John Dean
Personal revelation is usually the practice field for building our character. ‘Giving all’ seems to be a revelation that requires a lifetime of practice without ever reaching a conclusion. Every day of giving is a new day of testing the emotions for the purpose of overcoming the flesh.
Behold, To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice
What do I require of you in this instance? I require obedience. Why? Obedience saves so much time and heartache. Yes, I can redeem the time and restore the years the locust has eaten and I do. However, it would be best if it was not necessary for obedience is definitely better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22).
You Are My Rose Of Sharon, My Lily Of The Valley
In the natural some Roses of Sharon are trained to grow in what is called an “espalier” style which means it grows on a single plane along a wall or a fence. In doing this, the Rose of Sharon is not allowed to deviate from the given path set for it by the master gardener so that a trellis of great beauty is formed. They are prized because of their ability to withstand heat and bloom when nothing else is in bloom all the while being quite drought-tolerant. The gardener is told not to give up on a Rose of Sharon thinking it might be dead just because it hasn’t leafed out in early summer because it often leafs out and blooms late.