Joshua 24:15 - "And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."Fifteen times the word "serve" is used. We need to hear it...often. To serve God means to fear...

"And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the first commandment." (Mark 12:30). If your love relationship with God is not as it should be, nothing else will be in order. There will be frustration, disillusionment, and a lack of fulfillment. If Jesus hasn't been first, go back to your first love today! ......

Psalm 62 : 1 - "Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation."When Saul persecuted David, he waited on God for His timing on where to move and what to do? How do you respond when the spears come your way? Wait on God and He will save you. ......

Isaiah 12 : 2 - "Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid…" Faith over fear is our remedy when we sin and fear the consequences. Faith over fear when we don't know the outcome to a concern. When we fear that we can't overcome a challenge, faith in God over our fears is the remedy. What fear will you conquer by faith in Christ today? ......

Isaiah 28 : 16c -  "…Whoever believes will not act hastily." When circumstances become difficult and you are in the furnace of testing, remain where God has put you until He tells you to move. Faith moves in the direction of peace and hope, but unbelief moves in the direction of restlessness and fear. - Warren Wiersbe ......