I remember a time when I rode a rollercoaster. It was a really rickety old coaster. Each bump and turn in the ride shook my whole body. About halfway through the ride, I realized that I was developing a bad headache. By the time the ride was done, the creaking, shaking, rumbling ride made me so thankful for the other rollercoasters in the park that were nice and new. They provided a great and smooth ride. Both rides were roller coasters, but the smooth one was the one that I enjoyed.
That reminds me of how much smoother life can be when we fear God and delight in His commands. Today’s Bible verse talks about that.
Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands. – Psalm 112:1 (NIV)
When we fear God and delight in his commands, it’s like riding the smooth roller coaster. It just goes better for us and is much more enjoyable. Life with God, loving Him, following what His word and commands say is better. It bring us blessing. It makes us have less headaches and sorrow.
So today, determine in your heart that you will fear God. Not that you’re scared of God, but that you respect Him. You love Him and honor Him as the one who created the world and everything in it. Then determine to also fall in love with His word. In the Bible is where you’ll really grow and get to know God more. Develop good habits of reading the word and see how much smoother life gets.
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