Isaiah 33:6 - "And He will be the stability of your
times, A wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; The fear of the LORD is his
treasure."
What are we banking on for retirement? I'm not speaking of
earthly retirement, but what have we banked for our eternal repose? Everyone
receives dividends for however they are preparing. Some are readying themselves
for this inevitable day by avoiding Jesus and giving themselves to the things
of this world. Their lack of the fear of the Lord is evident by their lack of
treasure as suggested in our lead verse.
However, those who have opened their bank account in heaven
through their surrender to Jesus, and then have faithfully added to their
ledger day by day, can be assured of dividends both in this life and the one to
come. Their treasure is reflected in earthly "stability," as this
verse suggests, and also the assurance of eternal peace with Him who faithfully
guards their riches. Beloved, our greatest treasure is the fear of the Lord.
May we surrender to His fear and reverence and we will never be dismayed what
man might throw our way.
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