How can we "fear the LORD" in our daily lives today? Psalm 112:1—Our Starting Point “Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.” The verse pairs holy awe with joyful obedience. Fear of the LORD is not terror but a reverent posture that treasures every word God speaks. Defining “Fear of the LORD” • Awe-filled recognition of God’s unmatched majesty and authority (Proverbs 9:10; Ecclesiastes 12:13) • Deep hatred of evil because it offends Him (Proverbs 8:13) • Confidence and refuge found in Him alone (Proverbs 14:26; Psalm 34:9) Daily Attitudes that Show Holy Awe • Humble submission: gladly yielding plans to His will (James 4:15) • Grateful worship: thanking Him for every good gift, large or small (Colossians 3:17) • Watchful obedience: choosing His commands over cultural trends (Acts 5:29) • Joyful expectancy: trusting His promises enough to act on them (Psalm 33:18) Practices at Home • Begin and end the day with Scripture aloud, letting the whole household hear God’s voice (Deuteronomy 6:6-7) • Speak of His works during ordinary routines—mealtimes, chores, bedtime (Psalm 145:4-7) • Model quick confession and forgiveness, remembering the Lord’s holiness and mercy (1 John 1:9) • Celebrate Lord’s-day rhythms—corporate worship, rest, and fellowship (Hebrews 10:24-25) Practices at Work & in Community • Perform tasks “in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17), pursuing excellence that honors Him • Treat every person with dignity, seeing them as image-bearers (1 Peter 2:17) • Refuse dishonest gain or cutting corners, even when unseen (Proverbs 11:1) • Speak with integrity; words seasoned with grace show reverence for the God who hears every conversation (Matthew 12:36) Guardrails for the Heart • Regular self-examination under the light of Scripture, inviting course correction (Psalm 139:23-24) • Fellowship with others who fear the LORD, strengthening holy resolve (Malachi 3:16) • Memorization of key verses; ready recall fuels faithful decisions (Psalm 119:11) • Stewardship of time and media, avoiding influences that dull spiritual sensitivity (Ephesians 5:15-16) Walking Forward in Blessing Fear of the LORD brings wisdom, stability, and generational impact. As Psalm 112 unfolds, descendants, finances, and reputation all flourish under God’s favor. By delighting in His commandments and nurturing reverent awe each day, believers live in the stream of blessings He loves to pour out (Philippians 2:12-13). |
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