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Mar 17
2010
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The Paradigm Shift of a Heart: Fear and TremblingPosted by Veronica Han in Untagged |
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My understanding of God's wrath was and is still is limited. When I consider the demonstration of God's wrath, I think tangible consequences of sin; I think instant.
But who knew that expanding my knowledge of God's wrath would point me to the greatness of His mercy.
How can a God of Love prove Himself to be so great without demonstrating first His wrath on His fallen people?
I'm beginning to understand the answer to that question more and more as I continue to sin everyday and realize the depravity of my heart prior to being reborn in Christ. The realization of how of loss I was puts in my heart a greater sense of urgency to fight everyday for LIFE; not that I have not obtained it already, but as Apostle Paul says in Philippians:
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. - Philippians 2:12-13
And this from Pastor Tim Chaddick of Reality LA: "Work out what God works in."
