Acts 9:31 Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.
I was struck by the words, "fear and comfort" last night when reading through Acts, chapter 9. The young church had been through much tumult and oppression but was maturing and learning to lean on the Lord in very practical ways. Paul is beginning his ministry, Peter is being used of the Lord to do miraculous works just like the ones Jesus did when He walked with the disciples. But I think "fear and comfort" captures an attitude that we can benefit from as well. When we are in awe of the Lord and acknowledge that He is not only God of the universe but of our personal lives that does something to give us direction on a daily basis. When we are aware of the embracing presence of the Holy Spirit that does something to reinforce that we are walking in the right direction and that we are not alone. And just like the early church this helps guide us in peace and growth.
blessings,
Rob Smith
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