Human Response 658: Fear the Lord and Listen to Him

Job 37:1-2 At this my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place, Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth.

After describing God’s greatness just in clouds, rain, and thunder, Elihu trembles at the natural revelation of God’s creation and awesome power. The purpose of God’s revelation of Himself in creation is to cause godly fear in the heart so that we would listen to Him. Hear attentively the Word of God in Law and Gospel, and let the Law drive you to fear God and seek Him for grace and mercy. God gives kindness and mercy in the Gospel of Christ. Our response is to listen carefully to His voice and His mouth.

All the experiences of life in this sinful yet beautiful world are are designed by the Lord to move us to seek His face and listen to Him. We “search the Scriptures to find eternal life, for they are they which testify of me.” Words of Law and of Gospel move us to hear His Word and to study the Bible regularly in public and in private. The Bible will assuredly lead us to Christ and His gospel of salvation. We listen to the Lord in His general revelation in nature and in His special revelation in the Word. We respond to His Voice in fear and in love, which changes our lives for eternity.