Do You Ever Shudder? 

     There are unexpected events that give us a scare. But nothing compares to the fright fallen angels have.  

     About 15 years after the resurrection, James, half-brother of Jesus, wrote to the 12 tribes scattered among the nations (James 1:1): You believe there is one God? Good. Even the demons believe that - and shudder (v. 2:19). 

     These demons know their Creator better than we do, and they know their horrible destiny. As with other books of the Bible, God himself provided James with "wisdom" in heavenly matters. 

     A.W. Tozer, a 20th century pastor, wrote:

     "The self-assurance of modern Christians, the levity in many of our gatherings, the disrespect shown for the Person of God...are evidence of blindness of heart. Many talk about God, and pray to Him sometimes, but evidently do not know who He is. 'The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,' (Proverbs 14:27) but this healing fear is hardly found among men." 

     Every breath we take is a precious gift of God's grace. God deserves our fear - our never-ending devotion. 

Tomorrow: what about "perfect love casts out fear?"

1 John 4:18