The fear of the Lord is fundamental to finding wisdom. Without awe of the Almighty, there is no access to His insights. Where reverence for His holiness is void, there is a lack of understanding into the ways of God. The first step in acquiring wisdom from Almighty God is to fear Him. There is a worship of the Lord’s majesty, and a dread of His judgment. His holy word--the Bible-- is taken to heart as truth for the purpose of life transformation. At first fear of the Lord may be so overwhelming that it casts out love and distracts our desire for intimacy. Anyone who has been broken understands this process. However, once a healthy fear of the Lord has been embraced, there is peace and knowledge of holy things, because there is submission to and love for the Holy One.
Moreover, we mock God when we move away from the language of fear, but He is not one to be mocked. So, as devoted followers of Christ, we sow the seeds of respect, reverence and fear of the Lord. This discipline of faith results in a harvest of holiness, happiness and wisdom. Fear of Him leads to knowledge of Him. Therefore, bow before Him, and, on your knees in prayer, seek His face for forgiveness and relational restoration. Celebrate with Christ His conquest and ours over sin, sorrow and death. What is counter- intuitive on earth, is intuitive in heaven. Listen to David admonish his son Solomon who became the wisest man in the world, “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever” (1 Chronicles 28:9, NASB).
Related Readings: Job 28:28; Psalm 111:10; Matthew 11:27; 1 John 5:20
Transformational Living
What area of my life lacks fear of the Lord, and how can I expose it to accountability?
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My thoughts!
Early in my faith journey fearing God seemed so wrong, but as I grow closer to him it's becoming so essential to my growth and development. FEAR = WISDOM!
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