Walking in the Fear of the Lord

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“Where is the man who fears the Lord? God will teach him how to choose the best. He shall live within God’s circle of blessing, and his children shall inherit the earth. Friendship with God is reserved for those who reverence Him. With them alone He shares the secrets of His promises.” Psalm 25v12-14 (TLB)

“Who is the man who reverently fears and worships the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way that he should choose. He himself shall dwell at ease, and his offspring shall inherit the land. The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant and reveal to them its [deep, inner] meaning.” Psalm 25v12-14 (AMP)

There is a difference between having the knowledge of the Word and the will of God, and actually putting it into practice. One of the things that causes a man to obey the Lord is the fear of the Lord. But we find that there are many benefits to fearing the Lord. For one, God reserves His guidance for those who fear Him; for it is the one who fears Him that would be sensitive to do His will. We see for example Joseph fleeing from Potiphar’s wife, instead of sinning against the Lord, or the three Hebrew children choosing not to bow down to the golden image of the king – because of their fear of the Lord. Beloved, are you walking in the fear of the Lord this day?

Prayer

Father, we thank You for Your Word. We thank You for the blessings that accrue to those that fear You. May we walk always in the fear of the Lord. Grant us the spirit of the fear of the Lord in Jesus name, amen.