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THE FEAR OF THE LORD

 Speaking of the literal meaning of fear and the most widely use of the word "fear", it means a phobia, a strong uncontrollable unpleasant emotion caused by actual or perceived danger of threat.

Here, I am not talking about this above meaning of fear. The fear of the Lord means terrified reverence to the Lord, that is treating the Ancient one with respect, trembling as a result of his wonderful works that is evident in humanity. Take a deep thought about yourself, do you know how you got to the stage you are presently, talking about growth in all areas of ones life is enough evidence or reason to instill the fear of the Lord in us because His works are mysterious.

The bible had it in the book of psalm 114 reading through vv 3, it says "Jordan saw it and fled" . What did Jordan see? it saw the presence of the Lord in action which instilled fear even on an inanimate thing much more we humans. The fear of the Lord brings trembling in His sight, it makes us have wisdom in going about our daily activities in life (Psalm 111:10). 

Furthermore, we were made to understand that those who fear the lord, the reverence they have for the Father bestows the pity of Abba on them (Psalms 103:13). Why not take the bold step of reverencing God in all your endeavor and wait patiently for the glorious outcome.

In conclusion, the Spirit of the Lord further bestows His fear on humans (Isaiah 10:2) and when the fear of the Lord is in action , it brings to null all works of flesh in us and replacing it with the reverence for God. Daniel feared the Lord, Joseph feared the Lord, the three Hebrews feared the Lord. Do not be left out!


PRAYER POINT : Father, the ability to always reverence you with all my doings, grant me. Amen .

THANKS FOR READING!!!



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