“The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.” Proverbs 14:27

My woman was out of Bubble Bath, which to me, became my honorable duty! Heading to the store, I was immediately warned that a mask was required if I was to enter. Snickering, I debated…but put one on anyway. Going up an isle I saw a worker there pulling a very heavy cart loaded with bins. When she saw me it was like she had spotted a ghost! So I spoke first to break the ice!

“It’s getting crazier by the day, isn’t it?” I asked. She seemed to relax and then opened up. “I have some medical conditions and wearing this mask causes me some problems.” As she pulled aside her mask I felt privileged. She went on…”I don’t want the manager to see me because sometimes I just HAVE to pull it aside to BREATH!” I felt sick inside!

The Fear of The Lord is a REAL thing. But it doesn’t mean what most people think. It means ‘Reverential Awe!” And I have that to the full! Because of that, I don’t hold frightful type fear of anything else. Not a virus.. and not even death! It is the greatest freedom in the world. But it comes with a caveat because, people who do NOT love and revere God cannot understand that kind of freedom!

Going on, I came across a woman in a mask, shield and gloves! As I got closer, she backed off. So I asked her if she went to church. Her answer was a quick, “No!” I could tell she didn’t understand where I was coming from. Protecting herself from a virus, and ultimately death (she hoped), she had no concern for her eternal state. Even though she KNOWS that one day she WILL die!

I made my way to the Bubble Bath aisle and got out of there, coming home to a happy wife and a joyful life… with absolutely NO fear whatsoever. Because I know that there is NO death snare or trap that will EVER hold ME! Not having to pretend in a mask is wonderful. Because of Jesus Christ… I am literally death proof! How about you… what are you afraid of?