We read and here so much about the love of God that we sometimes forget the fear of God. “Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?” (V.7). It’s the fear of the Lord, that reverent respect and awe that we show to Him because of His greatness and power. God is God and we are human beings.
The fear of God is not like the dread of a prisoner before a judge. It’s not the cringing of a servant before a master. It’s the reverent respect and awe of a child realising that greatness and the glory of God. We fear Him because He is so great (v.1). He is glorious (v.4). And, we also fear God because of who He is and what He has done (v.6).
What is the result of fearing God? God fights our battles. He goes before those who fear Him. We can stand before Him because Jesus intercedes for us. God will not be angry because of our sins. Jesus has taken care of that. Let’s fear the Lord, and He will fight our battles for us.
God deserves your reverent respect. And you have many reasons for giving it to Him. Take time to meditate on who He is and what He has done for you. Come into His presence and worship Him.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” — Proverbs 9:1
