FEAR OF THE LORD!

” IF GOD IS FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US? ” ROMANS 8:31

“FEAR OF THE LORD LEADS TO LIFE, BRINGING SECURITY AND PROTECTION FROM HARM! ” PROVERBS 19:23

Fear of the Lord may refer to fear itself, but more often it refers to a sense of awe, and submission to our God in heaven. To fear our Lord, we must be in continual submission to him in humility and in faith. When we are in submission to our God, we have distain for evil and we have a strong desire to flee from it. Proverbs 19:23 is very clear that when we have a fear for him (love and submission to Him) he brings us into his realm of security and protects from any harm. When we love and submit to him, we are to strengthen our faith and trust his decisions for our lives. We are trusting him to guide our lives with everlasting knowledge, that no matter the outcomes, he is for us and not against us. We remember that all things turn out for the good of those who love him. Romans 8:28 tells us, “ AND WE KNOW THAT GOD CAUSES EVERTHING TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF THOSE WHO LOVE GOD AND ARE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE FOR THEM.” If our God is working for us, then fear flees from us. There is nothing to be fearful of. Our trust will overcome the fear and doubt that tries to imprison us. So then, if fear flees then what is there to be scared of? Nothing! However, we must continue to build our faith. We must stay strengthened by his promises in his Holy Word. He loves us and we are to love and live in submission to him! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!