“During his earthly life, he offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.” Hebrews‬ ‭5:7‬ ‭

During his earthly life, he offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.

He was heard because of His reverence”… Stop for a moment and reflect, that Son of God was heard because He had reverence towards God. To have reverence is to have a Godly fear, it is also to have profound respect and love. Jesus walked out His words in Matthew 10:28 “Don’t fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul; rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”. He was heard because of His actions here on Earth, He did not take hold of His birthright. No, we humbled Himself and placed Himself in our position showing us the way.

Jesus was reverent to God, we know this because in the garden before He was crucified He agonizingly prayed because He knew at that moment He was going to be separated from God and that would be unbearable. But, He was strong and true to God’s will which is why He conquered death.

In order for us to overcome this world and work out our salvation, we MUST have a holy reverence towards God, just like our Lord Jesus had. Today give the Holy Spirit time to work on your heart to build holy reverence towards God.