Do you tremble at God's word? ...

Hey girls! I hope your week has been smooth-sailing, and that you all enjoyed the costume contest last night! Way to go Macy and Robert for winning the contest! : )

I apologize on being a little late on the devotion for the week ... but hopefully this will be some great encouragement to carry you through to the weekend!

Well, as I was reflecting and praying through what to do this week's devotion on, I was instantly reminded of something I learned from one of my favorite Christian influences, Francis Chan. Many of you know who he is, and many of you may not. He is the author or 'Crazy Love' and 'Forgotten God.'
As I was sitting in my chair in Philips Arena in downtown Atlanta, Georgia during the 2010 Passion Conference, with my pen writing as fast as possible to keep up with every word, Francis began speaking on 'abiding in Christ.' I'll never forget him asking the question ... "Do you tremble at God's word?"
WOW! Do YOU tremble at God's word? I know personally I was convicted, from then on, at how I approached the scriptures. Psalm 114: 7 says (NIV) "Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob ..." and Philippians 2:12-13 says "Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." WHEW ... that is such a conviction for me - and such a beautiful verse that God is worthy of. A lot of times we can read the scriptures in the bible and not understand what we read - and quickly close it. But, as Francis so beautifully reminded us, if you are walking closely with the Lord, as you approach the scriptures in the comfort of your own home, school, coffee shop, car, or office ... you should tremble at God's word. He is worthy of it. I believe it goes beyond a physical tremble, but rather to tremble from the fear of the Lord, how worthy He is of our obedience and worship, and the excitement of His grace, forgiveness, and unconditional love.

My challenge for you all, and myself, is that the next time we approach God's word, that we will truly grasp the realness and power of our God, and what He is capable of.

Have a lovely weekend! -Staci