DATE: September 9th, 2021
TOPIC: Godly fear
BIBLE TEXT: Psalm 19vs9 – The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
The fear (reverence) of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Psalm 111vs10. It is wise brethren to fear the LORD. This kind of fear called Godly fear is also seen as holy reverence unto God. Showing total respect and worshipping the LORD. God doesn’t want us to be scared of him but to give honour to Him as a Father, Lord and our everything. He doesn’t seek the worldly fear that kills, he seeks his honour from his children and from the angels.
Godly fear brings about wisdom in the life of a believer when you accord due honour/benevolence to God, you’ll learn more about Him. Through Godly fear we are able to distinguish the fear of God from the fear of the world. Throughout the scripture whenever an angel of God appeared and when Jesus also appeared to the children of God, they say these words, “fear not”. God prefers to work with us through love that’s why He draws us closer by taking away thoughts of fear.
Let us learn to fear the LORD by putting Him first and making Christ our choice. Through the thoughts of Joseph as he meditated on the word of God, he was able to reject Mrs. Potiphar’s offer because he feared the LORD and kept the commandments of God.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I receive the grace to reverence you LORD and to receive the fear of the LORD to serve.
Insight: Godly fear is clean, enduring forever.
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