George Fox is recognized as the founder of the religious movement known as “the Quakers.” They were given this name because they would “quake” if they sinned, had a sinful thought, or saw someone who they thought was a sinner. Their reputation for holy living was well known. Once, while appearing before a judge for his beliefs, Fox admonished the judge: “Tremble before the Word of the Lord.” The judge mocked him and called him a “Quaker.”
In Psalm 4:4 David said, “Stand in awe, and sin not.” Another way to translate this phrase is simply, “Tremble, and sin not.”
Today, however, many do not understand what sin is or its very real consequences. We live in a culture that does not recognize nor respect the value of life. We live in a world that focuses on pleasure and entertainment, wealth and the abundance of things. The moral compass of many individuals is spinning out of control and has no reference point to direct people to what is right or wrong, good or bad, decent or destructive, helpful or harmful
In this psalm David uses the word “meditate” – which means “to consider, to reflect.” Too often the only time we spend with God is to tell Him what we want. We demand things from Him as though He is our slave. Perhaps if we were willing to “consider” or “reflect” on His Word, we would realize that the sin in our lives separates us from Him, and we need His forgiveness.
Prayer: Help us, Father, to be sensitive to the sin in our lives and our need for forgiveness. May we wait before You patiently as we seek Your blessing. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Scripture For Today: Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Psalm 4:4
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