Don't fear people.. fear God. Because God is better.
This message is to the people who "pursue righteousness and who seek the LORD" (v. 1).
God has made a whole nation from an old couple who were beyond childbearing years.
Verses 1-2 we see some sort of parallel metaphor..to prove a point...
rock is to quarry as Abraham is to Sarah...
rock:quarry.. Abraham: Sarah..
The point is that the God who allowed a son to be born of an old couple like Abraham and Sarah.. not just one son.. but descendants that are as numerous as the stars.
God will never fail to save us and He will never let us down.. (v. 6)
Why do you fear people's reproach (criticisms, accusations, when they make fun of you..) but not God's?
Don't be afraid of the things they say (v.7)
because they're like grass (v. 12).. they grow, wither and fade away and so will their words...
But God's words will last forever..
People say mean things sometimes.. Or, they make fun of us and we try so hard to make sure they never make fun of us again. We care so much about what people say. Yet, their words are not forever. Only God's words are forever.
May we be people who pursue righteousness and seek the LORD. May God vindicate us - when people insult us. And, may we act in wisdom and honor that God may vindicate us. That when all things are revealed, that we may stand righteous.. by the transforming and cleansing power of His blood.
Don't care what people say, only what God says.
ReplyDeleteWe take in everything people say about you or your family or friends.
We make fun of them back or threaten them back to make ourselves feel better.
They will wither and die and so will their words.
Just be righteousness and seek the Lord.
:)