BBD 07.19.17 Fear Not (Classic)

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Classic from 2010

Burning Bush Devotional

19 July 2017

Fear
Not

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the
LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the
eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the
LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold,
yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover
by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great
reward. - Psalm 19:7-11 NKJV.

But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone,
but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” - Matthew 4:4 NKJV.

In Rock Hill, South Carolina, a woman knew her car had a problem, because it
would just stop running, and it was unpredictable as to when it would happen.
She finally took her car to a mechanic to have it checked out. Did it need new
spark plugs? Was the fuel filter clogged? Was there a problem with the fuel
injectors? The mechanic finally located the problem in the gas tank which was
causing problems for all of the car's fuel system. The problem was indigestion,
caused by a cheeseburger complete with a pickle. Apparently, it was a special
order, because there was no sign of any lettuce, tomato, or onions. Or, maybe
the engine had been able to digest the veggies? After $1,000 in repairs the
woman has her car back, and so far it has not had any more indigestion
problems. If it will just stay on its gasoline only diet it will be fine!

Most mechanical systems are designed to operate on one type of fuel, although
it is beginning to be more common to see cars with a hybrid capability. Most of
the time when I was growing up, my Dad's pickups always had a propane tank in
the back which he ran it on, but it could be switched back to gasoline.
Electronic systems by definition operate on electrical power of some type.
Animals have a couple of different types of fuel. Some animals operate
completely on a meat fuel system while others like cattle are designed to be
completely dependent on plants for their fuel.

Human beings are somewhat more complex in that our operating system can
function on meat or plant types of fuel. Where we differ from all other species
is that we also have a spiritual nature that requires the right type of fuel to
operate effectively. Jesus quoting the Old Testament in Matthew 4:4 rebukes the devil and at the same time makes
it clear what the spiritual fuel is that we need. Our spiritual nature lives
and thrives best on a diet of the Words of God. Now you can feed your spiritual nature junk food from
the world, and it will start to spit and sputter like the woman's car did in
South Carolina. Feed your spiritual nature a diet of R-rated television, porn,
fellowship with only those without a regenerated saved nature, and you are
asking for a major breakdown in the system.

As the Psalmist says in Psalm 19, “The law of the
LORD is perfect.” It is “pure” and it is “right.” There is no other spiritual fuel that will work. It is,
therefore, recommended that just as with food like bread for your physical
system that you also fill up daily with a good portion of the Word of God. Just stay on the right diet and everything
will keep running fine.

Copyright © 2010 - 2017. Ed
Wrather. The Burning Bush website has been online since January 31, 1998. On
June 8, 1998 the email version of the Burning Bush Devotional was first sent.
Ed Wrather began writing devotionals in the early 1990s. The distribution of those
first devotionals was primarily through the Burning Bush Newsletter sent to
prison facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Visit the
Burning Bush websites:

www.theburningbush.net

www.theburningbush.org

The Burning Bush websites are celebrating
19 years online since January 31, 1998. Since June 8, 1998 the Burning Bush
Devotional has been spreading the truth of God's Word to more than 14,000
subscribers across the world.

The Addictions Kit - Biblical Help for Addictions by Ed Wrather is now
available for download from Amazon. The Addictions Kit provides practical Biblical steps to defeat
your addiction that actually work.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VIYLNLM

The New Pastor's Training Manual is available for download on Amazon. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PJ8UTGS If you prefer a paper copy of the book you can order it from
the Burning Bush website at http://bit.ly/1uXDBnk

Books now available at the Burning Bush website:

New Pastor's
Training Manual

Biblical Help for
Overcoming Substance Abuse

Biblical Help
for Overcoming Sexual Addictions In Times of
Trouble - Devotionals to Encourage and Strengthen You (Also available for
download on Amazon.)

You can leave comments/feedback
about the devotionals at www.theburningbush.net.

There is a translation tool on
theburningbush.net website in the top right hand corner of all of the pages.

Check out the Scripture Index being constructed for the
Devotionals at the Burning Bush website. The Links are in about the middle of
the home page. Topics for each devotional are now being added to the Index.

Please continue to pray for
healing for Pastor Shane Hall, Michelle Abetz, Wesley Lewis, Brandy, Brad,
Damon D. & wife, Beverly (Jeanie’s sister), Brent Baker, Lexi McCalip, Gary
Kirk, and Jeanie.

Please also pray Aleesha
McMillan.

Please pray for an end to the
racial hatred in the USA and that it will be replaced with peace and love. Many
prayer needs are posted at the Burning Bush website on the Prayer Request page.
You can also post your prayer requests there (Of course, I am always in need of prayer - please pray for me. My
prayer focus is now that God will give me opportunities to preach. As the
apostle Paul says, “…woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!”).

You can contact Ed Wrather at
theburningbushdevotional@gmail.com View LinkedIn profile with
endorsements at http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=92988105

If you enjoy the devotional
please recommend it to your friends. They may subscribe by sending a blank
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Posted by: theburningbushdevotional <theburningbushdevotional@...>

Classic from 2010

Burning Bush Devotional

19 July 2017

Fear
Not

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the
LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the
eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the
LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold,
yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover
by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great
reward. - Psalm 19:7-11 NKJV.

But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone,
but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” - Matthew 4:4 NKJV.

In Rock Hill, South Carolina, a woman knew her car had a problem, because it
would just stop running, and it was unpredictable as to when it would happen.
She finally took her car to a mechanic to have it checked out. Did it need new
spark plugs? Was the fuel filter clogged? Was there a problem with the fuel
injectors? The mechanic finally located the problem in the gas tank which was
causing problems for all of the car's fuel system. The problem was indigestion,
caused by a cheeseburger complete with a pickle. Apparently, it was a special
order, because there was no sign of any lettuce, tomato, or onions. Or, maybe
the engine had been able to digest the veggies? After $1,000 in repairs the
woman has her car back, and so far it has not had any more indigestion
problems. If it will just stay on its gasoline only diet it will be fine!

Most mechanical systems are designed to operate on one type of fuel, although
it is beginning to be more common to see cars with a hybrid capability. Most of
the time when I was growing up, my Dad's pickups always had a propane tank in
the back which he ran it on, but it could be switched back to gasoline.
Electronic systems by definition operate on electrical power of some type.
Animals have a couple of different types of fuel. Some animals operate
completely on a meat fuel system while others like cattle are designed to be
completely dependent on plants for their fuel.

Human beings are somewhat more complex in that our operating system can
function on meat or plant types of fuel. Where we differ from all other species
is that we also have a spiritual nature that requires the right type of fuel to
operate effectively. Jesus quoting the Old Testament in Matthew 4:4 rebukes the devil and at the same time makes
it clear what the spiritual fuel is that we need. Our spiritual nature lives
and thrives best on a diet of the Words of God. Now you can feed your spiritual nature junk food from
the world, and it will start to spit and sputter like the woman's car did in
South Carolina. Feed your spiritual nature a diet of R-rated television, porn,
fellowship with only those without a regenerated saved nature, and you are
asking for a major breakdown in the system.

As the Psalmist says in Psalm 19, “The law of the
LORD is perfect.” It is “pure” and it is “right.” There is no other spiritual fuel that will work. It is,
therefore, recommended that just as with food like bread for your physical
system that you also fill up daily with a good portion of the Word of God. Just stay on the right diet and everything
will keep running fine.

Copyright © 2010 - 2017. Ed
Wrather. The Burning Bush website has been online since January 31, 1998. On
June 8, 1998 the email version of the Burning Bush Devotional was first sent.
Ed Wrather began writing devotionals in the early 1990s. The distribution of those
first devotionals was primarily through the Burning Bush Newsletter sent to
prison facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Visit the
Burning Bush websites:

http://www.theburningbush.net

http://www.theburningbush.org

The Burning Bush websites are celebrating
19 years online since January 31, 1998. Since June 8, 1998 the Burning Bush
Devotional has been spreading the truth of God's Word to more than 14,000
subscribers across the world.

The Addictions Kit - Biblical Help for Addictions by Ed Wrather is now
available for download from Amazon. The Addictions Kit provides practical Biblical steps to defeat
your addiction that actually work.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VIYLNLM

The New Pastor's Training Manual is available for download on Amazon. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PJ8UTGS If you prefer a paper copy of the book you can order it from
the Burning Bush website at http://bit.ly/1uXDBnk

Books now available at the Burning Bush website:

New Pastor's
Training Manual

Biblical Help for
Overcoming Substance Abuse

Biblical Help
for Overcoming Sexual Addictions In Times of
Trouble - Devotionals to Encourage and Strengthen You (Also available for
download on Amazon.)

You can leave comments/feedback
about the devotionals at http://www.theburningbush.net.

There is a translation tool on
theburningbush.net website in the top right hand corner of all of the pages.

Check out the Scripture Index being constructed for the
Devotionals at the Burning Bush website. The Links are in about the middle of
the home page. Topics for each devotional are now being added to the Index.

Please continue to pray for
healing for Pastor Shane Hall, Michelle Abetz, Wesley Lewis, Brandy, Brad,
Damon D. & wife, Beverly (Jeanie’s sister), Brent Baker, Lexi McCalip, Gary
Kirk, and Jeanie.

Please also pray Aleesha
McMillan.

Please pray for an end to the
racial hatred in the USA and that it will be replaced with peace and love. Many
prayer needs are posted at the Burning Bush website on the Prayer Request page.
You can also post your prayer requests there (Of course, I am always in need of prayer - please pray for me. My
prayer focus is now that God will give me opportunities to preach. As the
apostle Paul says, “…woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!”).

You can contact Ed Wrather at
theburningbushdevotional@gmail.com View LinkedIn profile with
endorsements at http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=92988105

If you enjoy the devotional
please recommend it to your friends. They may subscribe by sending a blank
email to burningbushdevo-join@welovegod.org

There is a complete devotional
archive at the old Burning Bush website. Here is the URL: http://www.theburningbush.org/DevotionalArchive.html.

You can help support this
ministry by using this link: http://www.paypal.me/EdWrather

Devotion vs Devotional: We do our
devotions, we read devotionals.

You can unsubscribe to the burningbushdevo devotional group by
sending a blank email to burningbushdevo-leave@welovegod.org and then respond
to the confirmation email.

You may subscribe to the html text group (Because of time
constraints the devotional is only being sent now in html format) by sending a
blank email to burningbushhtml-join@welovegod.org and you may unsubscribe by
sending a blank email to burningbushhtml-leave@welovegod.org and then respond
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