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Day 34: The fear of the LORD – part 1

The proverbs teach that there is no final wisdom apart from knowing and fearing the LORD. If God is the source of truth, justice and righteousness, then right living must be found in Him.

To fear the LORD means to humbly submit to Him, to love Him, to revere Him, to trust Him, to turn from anything dishonouring to Him and to obey Him.

Fearing the LORD prolongs life (Prov. 10:27). It helps to give us confidence in any situation in life (Prov. 14:26). It brings us to the source of life (Prov.14:27) and fearing the LORD is more valuable than wealth (Prov. 15:16).

Philippians 2:12-13 tells Christians to “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” May we take up those words this day and obey them.

The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.

– Prov. 10:27

Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.

– Prov. 14:2

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.

– Prov. 14:26

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

– Prov. 14:27

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

– Prov. 15:3

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.

– Prov. 15:8

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.

– Prov. 15:9

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man!

– Prov. 15:11

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.

– Prov. 15:16

The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

– Prov. 15:29

Gracious God, Jesus Christ offers us living waters and if we have drunk from Him, then we pray that we will continue to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. The fear of You is the beginning of wisdom.

Where the world goes in one direction, we pray to go in Your ways.

We thank You for our Saviour and we bless Your holy Name.

Amen

– Graham Barnes