"The Fear Of God Is The Beginning Of Knowledge"

“The Fear Of God Is The Beginning Of Knowledge” PSALMS 40, 1-5 I waited patiently for the Lord's help; then he listened to me and heard my cry. He pulled me out of a dangerous pit, out of the deadly quicksand. He set me safely on a rock and made me secure. He taught me to sing a new song, a song of praise to our God. Many who see this will take warning and will put their trust in the Lord. Happy are those who trust the Lord, who do not turn to idols or join those who worship false Gods. You have done many things for us, O Lord our God; there is no one like you! You have made many wonderful plans for us. I could never speak of them all—their numbers is so great! Just when we think our faith will never be tested again, we are so wrong. Until the day we die our faith will be tested. The bible tells us the last enemy we have to fight is death. But with saying that I am saying after every battle comes victory. “O grave where is thou sting?” The grave cannot hold us. Victory leaves the grave empty. Therefore, while we yet live let us comfort one another, and pray for those who are weak. Never be swayed by those who try to turn your faith into idol worship. I find that happening today in so many of our “”used to be” spiritual churches. We cannot be lifted out of a dangerous pit without the power of God. Idol worshiping is nothing but a type of entertainment. It may take you to the door of God's power, but that door will never open. There is something more that God wants from us than just telling him over and over all the things he has done. We must ask of him if we want to receive victory over sin, and evil. His ears are open for our request, but He doesn't hear the weak voice of those who hope He will read their lips, and answer anyway. But you say, if we make our voices too loud Satan will hear, and send us more trouble. You are right. No battle is a battle without a fight;. and where there is no battle there is no victory. The first battle started in Heaven when Satan tried to gain power over God. God cast him out, and he has been starting fights on earth every since. But God did not leave us to fight the battle by ourselves, God said,” the battle is mine, and not yours.” May we stop looking for sympathy from others, and put our trust in God. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp