{"id":284,"date":"2019-04-26T01:44:47","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T01:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/heavens-beauty.com\/?page_id=284"},"modified":"2019-08-09T17:25:35","modified_gmt":"2019-08-09T17:25:35","slug":"prayer-tips-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/heavens-beauty.com\/?page_id=284","title":{"rendered":"Whom Shall I Fear?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whom Shall I Fear?<\/span><\/h3>\n

by Debbie Przybylski<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"\u201cTeach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth:\u00a0unite my heart to fear thy name\u201d –\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>(Psalm 86:11<\/a>).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dear intercessors,<\/span><\/p>\n

As you look at your present life, what do you personally fear?\u00a0<\/strong>You may be presently struggling with a fear that has gripped your heart deeply. Satan has released a spirit of fear all over the world, but the fear of the Lord counterattacks enemy fear. In light of this fact, we must learn not only\u00a0about\u00a0<\/em>the fear of the Lord but\u00a0how to walk in the fear of the Lord.<\/em>\u00a0Is it your deep desire to learn about the fear of the Lord?<\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe you wonder, \u201cWhat does it really mean to fear the Lord?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Some people think that fearing the Lord is like driving down the street while watching a policeman in your rearview mirror. But this is not a true picture of what the fear of the Lord is. It\u2019s more like a teenage driver who suddenly sees her father in the rearview mirror. She quickly puts on her best behavior in driving\u2014eyes on the road, no texting, and stopping at a yellow light. But this tells her that her father really cares enough to follow her. She\u2019s safe. She knows that he is trying to help her develop good driving habits by obeying the laws and staying safe until she gets home. She\u2019s driving but not completely on her own.<\/span><\/p>\n

For us as God\u2019s people, the fear of the Lord is like living with our heavenly father in the rearview mirror. When we look up we see His wonderful holiness, care, and love. Our fear of Him is mixed with reverence, trust, and love.<\/span><\/p>\n

To fear the Lord is an extremely positive\u00a0subject<\/span>\u00a0(Isaiah 11:3, Psalm 19:9, 12-14).<\/strong>\u00a0Jesus delighted Himself in the fear of the Lord. Our hearts are designed in the same way. In the\u00a0Bible<\/a>\u00a0there are at least 300 references to the fear of God. To truly fear the Lord is a joy and a supreme delight when we see it the way God desires. It is not to be afraid of the Lord but to be in awe of Him. But it also can be terrifying as we look at our personal sin in light of God\u2019s consuming fire. Romans 3 is a main chapter on sin that tells us that our chief sin is to have no fear of God (v. 18).<\/span><\/p>\n

The godly men of the Bible feared God.<\/strong>\u00a0Joseph was a god-fearing man (Genesis 42:18)<\/strong>. Moses feared God and chose god-fearing leaders (Exodus 18:21)<\/strong>. David, Daniel, Abraham, and other Bible characters walked in the fear of the Lord. Jesus Himself said not to fear those who can kill the body, but to only fear God (Matthew 10:28)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

To live a vibrant and holy life like the godly men of the Bible, we must walk in the fear of the Lord.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

We all want a vibrant life.\u00a0<\/strong>We want a life full of energy, enthusiasm, vim and vigor. We want one that is vivacious, dynamic, passionate, and exciting. This is the dictionary definition of vibrant. Unfortunately we do not often see this. When I look around the world, I see people filled with fear, unhappiness, apathy, and pain. But as Christians we want our lives to be filled with the awe and wonder of God. We want to look forward to the future, instead of living in fear and uncertainly. If we want to find true success, we must live according to God\u2019s design. When we value what He values, our lives will be blessed.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no better time to learn about the fear of the Lord as now when human fears are at an all time high. This is the day where we must put the fear of the Lord at the front of all other ambitions. The times we are encountering require it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s realize that there are so many rewards of fearing the Lord.<\/strong>Here are just a few of the 300+ Bible verses about the fear of the Lord. Quiet your heart and take time to meditate on what the fear of the Lord gives you and what this means in your own personal life: knowledge (Proverbs 1:7)<\/strong>, a fountain of life (Proverbs 14:27)<\/strong> healing and refreshment (Proverbs 3:7-8)<\/strong>, strength to turn from evil (Proverbs 16:9)<\/strong>, wisdom (Proverbs 9:10)<\/strong>, provision (Psalm 34:9), confidence and refuge (Proverbs 14:26), God\u2019s goodness (Proverbs 31:19)<\/strong>, deliverance (Psalm 34:7)<\/strong>, mercy (Psalm 103:11)<\/strong>, care (Psalm 33:18-19)<\/strong>, contentment (Proverbs 15:16)<\/strong>, prolonged life (Proverbs 10:27)<\/strong>, a satisfying life (Proverbs 19:23)<\/strong>, God\u2019s watchful care (Psalm 33:18-19)<\/strong>, holiness (2 Corinthians 7:1)<\/strong>, and so much more!<\/span><\/p>\n

In light of these rewards, it is so important that we make it our goal to fear the Lord.<\/strong>\u00a0If we want to grow in holiness, our long-term success is in the context of the fear of the Lord. We must determine within ourselves to be well-pleasing to God. As Christians, our lives are being set apart unto God and set apart from sin. We live in the presence of a holy, just, and almighty God.<\/span><\/p>\n

God Sees, Cares, and Rewards<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFor the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him\u201d –\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>(2 Chronicles 16:9<\/a>).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We must be aware of God\u2019s presence.<\/strong>\u00a0He holds us accountable for our words, thoughts, motives, and actions. We must consciously realize that He is watching, that He cares, and that He remembers what we do and rewards us.<\/span><\/p>\n