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In Jerusalem also, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites, priests and heads of Israelite families to administer the law of the Lord and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem. He gave them these orders: “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the Lord. 2 Chronicles 19:8-9 NIV Let today’s leaders serve faithfully in the fear of the Lord. #faith #warrior #words #fear #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

Now let the fear of the Lord be on you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery. 2 Chronicles 19:7 NIV Judgments rendered in the fear of God lead to justice. #faith #warrior #words #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. John 5:25 NIV Prayer for today: Abba God, please help us learn to hear and heed Your voice now so that when the time comes that you call us out of the grave, we will hear Your voice. Amen.

The fear of the Lord fell on all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah, so that they did not go to war … 2 Chronicles 17:10 NIV The fear of God can prevent war. #faith #warrior #words #fear #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

Then the prophet Shemaiah came to Rehoboam and to the leaders of Judah who had assembled in Jerusalem for fear of Shishak, and he said to them, “This is what the Lord says, ‘You have abandoned me; therefore, I now abandon you to Shishak.’” 2 Chronicles 12:5 NIV Let us not abandon God.

So you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Matthew 24:44 NIV 1984

Prayer that all peoples be heard: … Do whatever the foreigner asks of you, so that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you … 2 Chronicles 6:33 NIV #faith #warrior #words #Bible #Jesus #SoulSnack

Prayer for a holy fear: … whatever disaster or disease may come … hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive, and deal with everyone according to all they do, since you know their hearts (for you alone know the human heart), so that they will fear you and walk in obedience to you all the time they live … 2 Chronicles 6:28-31 NIV #faith #warrior #words #fear #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

Have you ever wondered why God gave Israel land? The psalm writer explained: He gave them the lands of the nations, so they inherited the labor of the peoples so that they might keep his statutes and observe His laws. Halleluyah! Psalm 105:44-45 TLV His purpose was so the Israelites would keep His statutes and observe His laws. Then His blessings on them would be a witness to all people. What has God given us? Are we using it for His purpose and glory?

For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. 1 Chronicles 16:25 Enough said! #faith #warrior #words #fear #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

“You take things personally … “ his words continued as a list of complaints were spewed at me. It was a one sided exchange as his words seemed to kick up a cloud of dusty confusion in the air. His frustration could be felt, but I stood there like an outside observer, motionless. Sometime later, I read: “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:11-12 NIV 1984 So when words or actions are taken against us because of our disciplined following of Jesus, let us not take it personally. We can find comfort in Him knowing it is not us who have offended, but His likeness that is seen in us, likely bringing conviction.

So David’s fame spread throughout every land, and the Lord made all the nations fear him. 1 Chronicles 14:17 NIV Trusting God with our reputation produces results far greater than what we might produce on our own. #faith #warrior #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

… all the people from the least to the greatest, together with the army officers, fled to Egypt for fear of the Babylonians. 2 Kings 25:26 NIV Fear encourages flight. #faith #warrior #words #fear #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to set before the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. Luke 9:16-17 NIV 1984 Have you ever wondered where the baskets came from for the leftovers? Was that just an estimated measurement? I remember asking about that when I was a kid. Although I’ve not found a solid answer, it has been a comfort to know that Jesus does not waste leftovers. So whatever time or energy we have left in this life, He still has use for it. We can seek His plan and purpose and find contentment because He sees value in our leftovers. RESOURCE: Consider this resource available on Amazon (search tanja dufrene), a study of Judah & Tamar’s salacious circumstances that were Redeemed.

The prayer that people would fear God continues: … so that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you, as do your own people Israel … 1 Kings 8:43 NIV #faith #warrior #Bible #Jesus #SoulSnack

A prayer that people would fear God: … Forgive and act; deal with everyone according to all they do, since you know their hearts (for you alone know every human heart), so that they will fear you all the time … 1 Kings 8:39-40 NIV #faith #warrior #words #fear #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

So you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Matthew 24:44 NIV 1984

Adonijah declared himself king without the sanction of his father, King David. When King David had Solomon announced as the next king: … Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, went and took hold of the horns of the altar. 1 Kings 1:50 NIV Unfortunately, people often neglect spiritual disciplines until a crisis arises. #faith #warrior #words #fear #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

Meanwhile, the disciples were pressing Him, “Rabbi, eat!” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” So the disciples were saying to each other, “No one brought Him food to eat, did they?” Yeshua tells them, “My food is to do the will of the One who sent Me and to accomplish His work.” John 4:31-34 TLV What fuels you? What kind of tasks or interests so consumes your mind and affection that you might not even want to stop to eat? As we follow the example Jesus left for us, we will discover that accomplishing God’s work is greater than physical food.

The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: ‘When one rules over people in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth.’ 2 Samuel 23:3-4 NIV Rulers that fear God are refreshing. #faith #warrior #words #fear #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

Hushai replied to Absalom, “ … even the bravest soldier, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will melt with fear, for all Israel knows that your father is a fighter and that those with him are brave.” 2 Samuel 17:7, 10 NIV Bravery can create fear in those who oppose. There is strength in numbers. #faith #warrior #words #fear #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful. Proverbs 29:18 NLT Welcome Spring 2025

Samuel said, “Why do you consult me, now that the Lord has departed from you and become your enemy? … The Lord will deliver both Israel and you into the hands of the Philistines … ” Immediately Saul fell full length on the ground, filled with fear because of Samuel’s words ... 1 Samuel 28:16-20 NIV When God speaks, His words are to be feared. #faith #warrior #words #fear #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

As he was talking with them, Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, stepped out from his lines and shouted his usual defiance, and David heard it. Whenever the Israelites saw the man, they all fled from him in great fear. 1 Samuel 17:23-24 NIV Rather than run away in fear when we see a giant, let us fear the power of our God #faith #warrior #words #fear #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

Jesus said: My sheep hear My voice. I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27 TLV What do you hear? Who do you follow? What does the self-talk in your mind say? Do the messages align with the words of Jesus and His nature? If not, you can overcome. How? For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly but powerful through God for the tearing down of strongholds. We are tearing down false arguments and every high-minded thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God. We are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Messiah. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 TLV Let the voice of Jesus be heard among us today. RESOURCE: Consider this resource with additional guidance. Light in the Darkness, a devotional of Jesus’ words in Matthew 5. Available on Amazon.

Now the Israelites were in distress that day, because Saul had bound the people under an oath, saying, “Cursed be anyone who eats food before evening comes, before I have avenged myself on my enemies!” So none of the troops tasted food. The entire army entered the woods, and there was honey on the ground. When they went into the woods, they saw the honey oozing out; yet no one put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath. 1 Samuel 14:24-26 NIV Let us not make rash promises nor fear an oath (promise) so that good judgment is clouded. #faith #warrior #words #fear #Bible #believers #Jesus #SoulSnack

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Some Hebrews even crossed the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul remained at Gilgal, and all the troops with him were quaking with fear. 1 Samuel 13:7 NIV Let us not be as Saul’s troops, quaking with fear, armed for battle but not ready for war – especially spiritual war.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 NIV 1984

But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 NIV As we consider the great things the Lord has done for us, let us fear and serve Him faithfully with all our hearts. #faith #SoulSnack

If you fear the Lord and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the Lord your God—good! 1Sam12:14 A definition of good: To fear the Lord, to serve and obey him, both us and the leaders over us. #SoulSnack

What do you think about the word – why? It can be annoying when asked by a curious child too many times. Yet when answered, it can be enlightening. And as I read the passage below, I discovered an answer for why God sometimes demonstrates signs and wonders. … Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to do miraculous signs and wonders. Acts 14:3 NIV 1984 God confirmed His message of grace through signs and wonders. This is His purpose in sending them. Signs are typically designed to be helpful (think of a road sign), yet they can be misleading or misunderstood (think of traveling to a billboard thinking it is the destination). So, too, miraculous signs and wonders. Similarly, Jesus said: For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect – if that were possible. Matthew 24:24 NIV 1984 So let us, like curious children, ask – why should we see signs and wonders? We can measure our experiences against the truth of God’s Word so we are not deceived. And we can know signs and wonders are sent by God to confirm the message of His grace.

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