Work Out Your Salvation With Fear And Trembling
Work Out Your Salvation With Fear And Trembling
Some people are of the opinion that they can lead a rather “free-styled” life, and that God will forgive them if they just pipe up a quick and flippant, “Sorry!” But, the problem is that such an attitude does not show love, faith, or respect for our Creator and Redeemer. If we are honestly sorry for our sins, it will show in our hearts, actions and tone of voice. Honesty, in the core of our being, is the key. We need to face the facts. Our salvation is not just some fairy tale or myth.
It is because Jesus suffered and died for our sins — and because Jesus is right now highly exalted by all who are in heaven, that we, too, need to be highly exalting Him in sincerity and truth. What Jesus did for us is what is impossible for us, no matter how hard we try. We don’t stand a chance of entering heaven by our own efforts.
That is why Jesus more than deserves our deepest respect and honor — at all times — not just when we have another problem to solve. Because of the tremendous love and power Jesus has shown on our behalf, we should all humbly bow before Him — knowing that without Him, we are eternally lost and doomed. That is a serious reality. We can’t live in la-la land forever.
The truth is that we need to realize — at all times — just how filthy and lost we are, and how almighty God’s love and salvation are on our behalf. Without Jesus, we are dead. With Jesus as our Savior we have eternal life. That deserves humble respect. Therefore, Paul instructed in Philippians 2:12,
Work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
Absolutely nobody can work their way to heaven. But, we can examine our lives every day to see if we are showing God the respect and honor that is due to His holy name. As we keep an honest eye on our attitude and action, we will be working out our salvation “with fear and trembling” — with a deep respect and truth.
Rejoicing in God’s faithful love, we say, “Hallelujah! LORD, all honor, power, and dominion surely belong to You.”
Love,
Margaret
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Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus by the Yupiq Eskimo village of Quinhagak, Alaska
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… Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus …
A Christian devotional to glorify the LORD of lords and GOD of gods
Pray for our country
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The LORD made this day, let us rejoice and be glad in Him.
Psalm 118:24
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The word of the LORD is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30
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Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalm 33:1
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How blessed are those who dwell in Thy house!
They are ever praising Thee.
Psalm 84:4
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Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13
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O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Psalm 107:1
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Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.
Psalm 105:3
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