The Lord is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant. My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies. (Psalm 25:14-15) Fear him - does this mean we stand trembling, always trying to do more and more in order to feel 'accepted' in order to 'get into his presence'? No, it means we pay him the respect and honor due him as the Creator of the universe and the Lord of Lords. The Hebrew term for 'fear the Lord' is 'yirah', carrying a very significant picture of the RELATIONSHIP we have with God. The term describes the profound sense of awe, reverence, and respect when encountered with something or someone greater than yourself. It is the sense of being face-to-face with the incomprehensible majesty of God. It describes an emotional response. One that encompasses a sense of wonder (awe), while also giving a great amount of respect and honor because of his holiness and power. One who fears God is humble, recogni...
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