Day 23- Dt 20:8 and Ex 19:12

Do not Fear
Deuteronomy 20:8 - 8 And the officers shall speak further to the people, and say, ‘Is there any man who is fearful and fainthearted? Let him go back to his house, lest he make the heart of his fellows melt like his own.’

When we fear, not only do we miss out on God's will, we have a negative impact on others. Our courage encourages people and our fear discourages people. Trust God and others will as well!

Fear God
Ex 19:12 - Put limits for the people around the mountain and tell them, ‘Be careful that you do not go up the mountain or touch the foot of it. Whoever touches the mountain shall surely be put to death.

God's grace gives people limits and boundaries. He shows us where and how we should fear. I do not think that if had heard this warning I would be anywhere near that line, and yet day after day, I tip toe as close as I can. God is to be feared. He is to revered. We must never forget that He is just and He is righteous and he demands holiness and obedience.