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Topic : What Exactly Is "Fear Of The Lord" Means? Blessings Of Having "Fear Of The Lord" Or To "Fear God."

Fear of the Lord is an attitude of respect, and a response of reverence and wonder.

Straight from God's Word in Ps 8: 13. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil, pride, and arrogance, and the way of evil and perverted speech. Which simply means to hate sin and live in reverence and holiness.

The main Hebrew and Greek words translated fear in the Bible have several shades of meaning, but in the context of the "fear of the Lord," it portrays the same meaning.

The Hebrew verb, 'Yare' can mean, "to fear, to respect, to reverence.

The Greek noun, phobos can mean "reverential fear" of God, not a mere fear, but of His power and righteous retribution.

The early churches throughout Judea, Samaria and Galilee walked in the "fear of the Lord" and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit - means they walked in holiness, with love, with one accord, in unity, respecting each other, and thus church multiplied rapidly and has been much fruitful. This is the need of the hour in the churches to be healthy and fruitful. This is need of the churches as well as families too, to show reverential fear while doing anything, be it preaching, or prayer, or worship or any activity for that matter. ...

A healthy fear of the Lord is a sign which constantly reminds us the fear of consequences of disobedience. The fear of the Lord help us to become more like God and live His divine qualities.

Tomorrow, let us listen to the rich blessings, divine and blessed promises of the Bible which we inherit, when we fear the Lord or when we have the fear of the Lord.

Gracious heavenly father, thank you Lord for reminding us the blessedness, Joy and fruitfulness in our lives, when have the fear of the lord in whatever we do.

Have a blessed and joyful time! God bless!! 🙋🙂💐

Benedict James

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Topic : For Those Who Built Their Foundation On Christ, No Storm, No Adversity, No Sickness, No Calamity Can Stop The Hope Of Joy In Us.

The familiar song comes to our mind - "On Christ the solid Rock, I stand;

All other ground is sinking sand.

1 Peter 01 : 03 says "God has given us a

new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."

A hope that transforms our lives in a world filled with despair.

No matter how much best diet we take; And how much disciplined our bodily exercises can be, our body gradually shrinks and wears out, it expands, it wrinkles as the old age catches up..

But, it's not a hopeless end for a christian whose hope is built on Christ, the Rock who happens to be our Saviour.

# The coming of hope is like lighting a candle in the darkness.

# The world sees only a hopeless end, the Christian rejoices in an endless hope." - George Beenken.

"Hope is not a whim nor a wish. It's a Rock on which you and I stand."

Let us listen to the short video dev. Msg.

Have a blessed and joyful time!😊🙋🌹

Benedict James

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Topic : When We Are Upright We Don't Have To Put Our Wasted Efforts To Gain Favour Of Man ....

Prov. 2 : 07. He holds succes in store for the upright. Amen!

Often times it happens, preaching or praying is focused to gain favour of people rather than gaining the favour and approval of God. It's just wasted precious God given time.

Word of God declares so many promises of blessings for those who are upright in the sight of God.

Well, Who are upright in the sight of God?

Like practicing honesty in our day to day lives, living with integrity, living a trust worthy life to Him, choosing right friends, speaking wisely with wisdom, are few virtues of a righteous person.

What are the blessings and benefits of righteous people?

To be righteous it

demands sacrifice of holding back important carnal decisions in marriage with ungodly people, other wrong worldly decisions in life, and not to succumb to sweetest temptations when we are alone.

When we overcome all this and take right decisions then, true success, true joy, true peace that lasts is in store for us.

Ps 92: 12-15.

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. Those who are planted in the house of God shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall be fresh in the old age. They shall be fresh and flourishing, to declare that the Lord is upright.

Ps 37:25. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Have a blessed and joyful time and blessed New week!🙋💐🙂

Benedict James.

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Topic : Peace Is Not The Absence Of Affliction, But Presence Of Christ! Only In Affliction, We Draw Close To Christ!

Ps. 119:67. Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I obey your Word.

71. It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statues.

"Suffering is better than sinning. There is more evil in a drop of sin than in an ocean of affliction. Better burn for Christ than turn from Christ."

-Charles Spurgeon.

"Peace is not the absence of affliction, but the presence of God." Amen!!

How true is the Word of God? Only in affliction we draw nigh to the Lord.

The lord God never means harm to our lives when He allows affliction to us. Our disappointments are God's appointments, and brings rich compensation, if only we do not faint...

For today's complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. msg.

Have a glorious time and pleasant weekend!!🙋🌹🙂

Benedict James

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Topic: Importance Of Smile! It Enriches Your Personality. "You Are Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile." - 🙂 Martin Charmin. Smile Can Brighten The Darkest Moments In Other's Lives.

Bible says in -

Prov. 17:23. A merry heart does good like a medicine; but a broken spirit drains one's strength.

Prov. 15:23. A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance.

Prov. 15:30. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.

Smiling not just in good times but in all situations is good and healthy.

Martin Charnin said "You are never fully dressed without a smile."

Your smile can not only brighten your own life, but your smile brightens the darkest moments in someone's life. It will make you look more beautiful!!

"Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa.

"Smile & laughter reduces stress, lowers Blood Pressure, helps us to be more confident....

Smile & laughter is a strong link for good health & longevity, improves our immune systems as per the medical experts.

Have a blessed and cheerful 🙂 time!

Benedict James

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Topic: Importance Of

Humour & Laughter! It Strengthens Immune System, Boosts Mood, Diminishes Pain, Protects Us From The Damaging Effects Of Stress."

Prov. 17 : 22. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.

Laughter Provides Benefits To A Person's Physical, Emotional & Social Well Being. It Also Helps & Relaxes Facial Body Muscles..

There are three types of people. There are some who always smile. These are the people who will laugh easily both at themselves and at life's absurdities. They routinely find humour in everyday events. There are some who smile now & then like how the clouds appear & disappear. There are some who never or rather seldom smile.😕. Which group you belong to??

The simple act of considering the good things in our past life will distance us from negative thoughts.....

You keep smiling and make others smile. It enhances the health of both. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain & conflict....

Laughter provides benefits to a person's physical, emotional & social well being.

Laughter also helps n relaxes facial & body muscles.

Study further says "Humour n laughter strengthens immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, protects us from the damaging effects of stress."

For complete devotion, pls watch the short video.

Keep smiling & have a fun filled n blessed time!💐🙂🙋

Benedict James

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Topic : Importance Of Seeking The Law, The Word Of God.

It Guarentess, Peace, Victory And Meaning In Life. When We Act Based On The Law / The Word Of God, We Will Flourish Like A Palm Tree.

And we will be blessed to be fruitful, joyful, and our lives will be peaceful, meaningful, successful and victorious!

If not everyone, most of know for sure that the book of Psalms which is known as "Book of praises" is not just written by King David, but also authored by few others. In fact King David has written 75 Psalms. Others are Asaph, (12) Korah, (10) Solomon, (2) , one by Moses (90), one by Heman, (88, 1kings 4:31), one by Ethan (89, 1 kings 4:31).

7 known authors totalling to 100 Psalms. Remaining 50 Psalms are annonymous. Authors are not known. These anonymous Psalms include Psalm. 1, 100, 121, 119 and 150 to name a few.

I really don't know who is the unknown author of Psalm 119 which has 176 verses divided into exactly 22 sections. If we really concentrate and meditate on these 22 portions on a day to day basis, we can surely know that the author was in fully love with the Word of God, the law of the Lord.

Each portion if we meditate, it unravels deeper mysteries and revelations. We can thoroughly enjoy each portion apart from our regular devotion.

A glimpse of meditation just for today if we take first portion, i.e verses from 1 to 8.

If we meditate, it encourages us to do three things.

1. To Walk in the law of the Lord.

2. To Keep His testimonies.

3. To Seek Him With The whole heart.

When we apply and do these three things,

1. We do no iniquity. Means we are likely to overcome and be victorious over sin.

2. We will have the desire to keep praising Him because of our upright heart.

Unrighteous person can never be able to enjoy praising God even if he or she does the works of the lord busily. Because their heart is not right in the sight of the Lord.

Have a victorious and joyful time! 🙂🙋💐

Benedict James

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Topic: Stress!! How To Handle Stress? Stressful Events Are Facts Of Life. We May Not Be Able To Change

Our Current Situation,

But We Need To Analyse And Identify What Causes Us Stress.

Without salt there cannot be any cooking. If the salt is more, then whatever is cooked, is of no use but to be thrown away. Even stress is like that. If it is to a certain limit, it's ok. But it's more or high, then it leads to several problems in health like Hyper tension, blood pressure, diabetic, ulcers, skin diseases, asthma, obesity, frequently having headache, sleeplessness, depression and anxiety, falling health, heart diseases.

Adrenaline increases our heart rate, elevates blood pressure, muscle tension and pain.

Those who were neglected or abused as children tend to be particularly vulnerable to stress. Rebellious children, disobedient and disrespectful to parents, brings enormous stress and stress related ailments to parents.

For some, stress due to love failure. Constant friction between husband and wife and abuse. Business Loss, financial loss, unpaid bills raising, failure in exams, unemployment for long time, list goes on...

It is learned over 70 percent of Americans that regularly experience physical or psychological symptoms caused by stress, as explained by the American Institute of Stress. The top physical symptom reported was fatigue, and the top psychological symptom was irritability or anger.

Is there any remedy?

Daily excercise, proper healthy diet, fun, laughter, happiness are few which can mitigate stress.

Apart from that, It's much easier for Christians to overcome stress by developing a relationship with the Lord Almighty.

Because we have the lord God who not only died, but He is the only one who is Immortal and Invisible God who has conquered death by His resurrection.

When we build strong relationship and trust in Him, we can enjoy life on this earth. We shall overcome in Christ all situations in life.

Let us trust believe and claim this promise from

Prov. 3 : 5-6.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path.

Have a blessed and joyful time!💐🙂🙋

Benedict James

Greetings in His marvelous name!!

Topic : Fear - Part 2. "Millions Are Suffering With Fear Which Causes Mental, Physical And Social Disorders Because Of The Guilt Within. Only Way, It Can Be Combatted Or Conquered Is, When We Have Closer Walk With Christ." - Benedict.

This is a type of fear which grips us when we are guilty of law breaking.

Prov. 28:01. The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

We all very well understand that a loss of courage is just one of the side effects of law breaking. In Hyderabad, it's become a habit to break the traffic rules, and then we have fear within whether it's in the vicinity of the 'traffic surveillance'. And one fine day when you return home, one of your family members hands over the traffic challan gift. 😨.

The fear within you when you violated it intentionally has become real. So, the boldness to break the law is soon replaced with fear of getting caught. We find ourselves running even when no one is chasing us. That's the guilt and the fear within when we secretly trespass or flagrantly keep violating the moral and biblical laws. Our fear eventually reveals and confirms our guilt.

In Leviticus 26th chapter God explicitly told His people what would happen if they chose to break His law. He warned that they would flee just at the sound of a shaken leaf. Lev. 26:36. And they would run even when no one pursues. verse 37. But God lets an open door for true repentence.

When we fear, it's a mirror which shows our lack of intimate relationship with Christ. So, to get rid of this monstrous fear, confession as well as true repentence will give us total freedom from such fears.

As we read in Prov. 28:01, "The wicked flees when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. So, it simply means when we fear we are not righteous and not in a true relationship with the Lord God.

So, when we come clean and be transparent in the sight of God, we will discover our own fears will be fleeting from us instead of we.

So, when we love God, trust God and obey Him, we ourselves are equipped with His power and we are bold as a lion and get rid of all these fears.

Have a joyful time and blessed New week!!🙋🙂🌹

Benedict James

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Topic: When We Call Upon Him In Faith, We Can Conquer Fear. "When Fear Knocks At Our Door, Let Only Faith Open It."

Ps. 56 : 01 to 06. King 9David's prayer when he was captured by his enemies, Philistines at Gath.

He says in this Psalm, "Be merciful unto me, for mine enemies daily swallow me up and oppress me and fight against me, O most High. Everyday they wrest my words and their thoughts are against me for evil. They hide, they mark my steps, when they lie in wait for my life."

People World over experiment in several ways to conquer fear but in vain. Only when we call upon Him and draw nigh to Christ we can conquer or mitigate fear.

For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. Msg.

Have a happy 😊and blessed weekend!🙋🌹💐

Benedict James