Fear God, But Don’t Live in Fear
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7
At the end of each daily Freedom Fighter e-votional, there is a section called “Navigation Rules.” The verses listed there are designed for you to memorize either a verse a week or a longer passage.” For most of this year, the verses will be from the book of Proverbs.
The key to Proverbs is gaining an understanding of what it means to fear the Lord. Stormie Omartian in her book, The Power of a Praying Life, says that “having the fear of God means you have such a love and reverence for Him that you are afraid of what life would be without Him.”
The key to Proverbs is gaining an understanding of what it means to fear the Lord. Stormie Omartian in her book, The Power of a Praying Life, says that “having the fear of God means you have such a love and reverence for Him that you are afraid of what life would be without Him.”
The Bible has much to say about the fear of the Lord, and yet we hear very few messages about this topic today in our churches. It doesn’t seem to be a politically correct message, yet we should be reminded of its importance since the Word talks about it often.
Stormie gives us 12 principles to help us understand what happens when you and I have the fear of the Lord in our lives. I will share six today and six tomorrow:
1. God provides a place of refuge that takes away your human fear. “In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge.” Proverbs 14:26
2. God gives you the desires of your heart. “He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He will also hear their cry and save them.” Psalm 145:19
3. God blesses you and your children in every way. “Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments. His descendants will be mighty on the earth; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches will be in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.” Psalm 112:1-3
4. God gives you a life of fulfillment and peace. “The fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction; he will not be visited with evil.” Psalm 128:1
5. God helps you live His way. “Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways.” Psalm 128:1
6. God delivers you from your enemies.” “But the Lord your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.” 2 Kings 17:39
Take some time today to read through the first 6 principles. In fact, why not write them out of a 3x5 card and review them this week. And then ask yourself this question: Do I have such a fear of God that I would be afraid of what life would be without Him? Think about it! – Bill Welte is President and CEO of America’s Keswick
Compass Pointers: “A glimpse of God’s greatness leads to a grasp of the holiness of God which leads to gratitude for the grace of God which ultimately leads to the disciple’s life giving glory to God.” Dr. Joe Olachea
Navigation Rules: Level 1: Proverbs 1:7; Level 2: Proverbs 1:1-7
Anchored to the Rock: Never tell me of a humble heart where I see a stubborn knee. Thomas Adams
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