Proverbs, Chapter 1, Verse 7
Fear of the LORD is the
beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Fear of
the LORD: primarily a disposition rather than
the emotion of fear; reverential awe and respect toward God combined with
obedience to God’s will.[1]
What is
the greatest fear that we have? Undoubtedly, the fear of losing our own lives;
we fear the death of the body. Jesus is telling us not to worry about those
paper tigers that can only affect the body and its goods. All of the body's
goods come to nothing compared to the supreme good of life with God. Therefore
God alone should we truly fear—doing his will should be our exclusive concern. Let
me state this more positively. When I am in love with God, when I am
"fearing" him above all things, I am rooted in a power that
transcends space and time, a power that governs the universe in its entirety, a
power that is greater than life and death. More to it, this power knows me
intimately and guides me according to his purposes: "Are not two sparrows
sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your
Father's knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be
afraid." Because of this I have nothing to fear from anything or anybody
here below.[2]
The Weekend of World Mission Sunday[3]
Mission
Sunday– a day that leads us to the heart of our Christian faith – leads us to mission!
Your generosity on World Mission Sunday supports the work of priests, religious
and lay leaders in the Missions who share our faith with those most in need.
This year we can even “chat” with our chief missionary, Pope Francis, and learn
more about his missions and missionaries. Learn more at ChatWithThePope.org Chat
– Pray – Give this World Mission Sunday.
This day in 1964 was the premier
of the movie, “My Fair Lady.” It is one of my daughter Nicole’s favorite
movies.
Daily Devotions
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