Restoring the Fear of the Lord

He will bless those who fear the Lord, both great and small. ---Psalm 115:13

I have been writing about the emotional fears that we may have as we walk through this life; fears that come from sudden startle to dreading the future and the unknown. Today, I want to take you to some scriptures that will help us become aware of the importance of a fear of God. God never wanted us to tremble in terror as we think of Him, His Omnipotence, Omnipresence, and Omniscience. We must remember that God is Love. All throughout the Old Testament God was constantly revealing to His people about His character. All of it was rooted in His love for the Israelites, even though they complained, whined, rebelled and even fought against God and His laws. When He chastened them, it was to teach lessons. When He withdrew His hand from them, it was because they had pressed their rebellion beyond that which God could allow. But God was always ready to redeem them when they repented.

Today, we not only have the Old Testament, but we have the life of Jesus and the New Covenant that was established as a result of His life on this earth. Again, all rooted out of love, to give His children victory in life on this side of Heaven.

When we look at how fear, or reverential honor and obedience, of the Lord will bless His people, it is apparent that if we want to live a blessed, successful, honorable life, we must fear the Lord. Here are a few examples:
The angel of the Lord encamps all round those who fear Him. Psalm 34:7
There is no want to those who fear Him. Psalm 34:9
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him. Psalm 103:11
He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. Psalm 111:5
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Psalm 111:10
The fear of the Lord prolongs days. Proverbs 10:27
In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence. Proverbs 14:26
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life. Proverbs 14:27
By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4
But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings. Malachi 4:2

It is our responsibility to know our God and to be humbled, reverent, and to honor and tremble at His dominion, power and authority in this earth. We will learn in the coming days what God considers “fear of the Lord.”

Confession: I will admit that I have not feared God as I should. I understand through scripture how God wants to bless me when I humble myself before Him, honor who He is and revere His power to alter my life and circumstances as a result of my actions.