Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. — Psalm 34:9
"Fear of the LORD" is one of the great themes of the Old Testament. The phrase is particularly hard to translate, especially in light of the repeated message of the Bible to "fear not" and John's reminder that "perfect love casts out all fear." It means more than "hold God in reverence." Generally, "fear of the LORD" means that we remember our place in the order of things.
We know we are deeply loved by our holy Father in heaven. We recognize that we are weak and sinful in comparison and are saved by God's mercy and grace. We acknowledge that his majesty and holiness are far beyond us and that we pale in significance before God. We come to God
acknowledging our need for him and our unworthiness to demand anything from him. The incredible reality is that when we approach God with this sense of awe and profound respect, he in turn welcomes us with open arms and brings us close. (See Isaiah 57:15)
Questions in Job
37:18
With Him, have you spread out the skies,
Strong as a cast metal mirror?
37:20
Should He be told that I wish to speak?
If a man were to speak, surely he would be swallowed up.
38:2“Who is this who darkens counsel
By words without knowledge?
38:4
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?
Tell Me, if you have understanding.
38:5
Who determined its measurements?
Surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?
[Message No: 7309]
"Fear of the LORD" is one of the great themes of the Old Testament. The phrase is particularly hard to translate, especially in light of the repeated message of the Bible to "fear not" and John's reminder that "perfect love casts out all fear." It means more than "hold God in reverence." Generally, "fear of the LORD" means that we remember our place in the order of things.
We know we are deeply loved by our holy Father in heaven. We recognize that we are weak and sinful in comparison and are saved by God's mercy and grace. We acknowledge that his majesty and holiness are far beyond us and that we pale in significance before God. We come to God
acknowledging our need for him and our unworthiness to demand anything from him. The incredible reality is that when we approach God with this sense of awe and profound respect, he in turn welcomes us with open arms and brings us close. (See Isaiah 57:15)
Questions in Job
37:18
With Him, have you spread out the skies,
Strong as a cast metal mirror?
37:20
Should He be told that I wish to speak?
If a man were to speak, surely he would be swallowed up.
38:2“Who is this who darkens counsel
By words without knowledge?
38:4
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?
Tell Me, if you have understanding.
38:5
Who determined its measurements?
Surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?
[Message No: 7309]
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