The Fear of God

Scripture:

Job 13:11 "Doesn't his majesty terrify you?  Doesn't your fear of Him overwhelm you?"

Observation:

Job asks two questions as he is pleading his case about wanting to argue his case with God.  He says, "Doesn't his majesty terrify you?" and "Doesn't you fear of Him overwhelm you?"  These are powerful questions.  You can see here that Job has a very strong and healthy fear of the Lord.  He understands how awesome God is and how powerful He is as well.  He understands that God could destroy you in a moment if He chose to.  He understands that God isn't a person to be messed with.

Application:

We talk so much today about the love of God that we neglect talking about the fear of God.  In speaking with people recently I have felt, "is there any fear of God anymore?"  It seems people today want to take the blessings promised by God in His word, live how they want to and do the parts of the Bible that feel good to them, but have no fear of God that would drive them to change their lifestyles.  God is a holy God who is to be feared and reverenced.  Is there any fear of God in our lives anymore?  There absolutely should be.

Prayer:

Lord, help me to have a proper and healthy fear of You.  Help me never to take sin lightly, but to flee quickly and repent.  Teach me to live a life that respects, fears and honors You enough and in proper ways.  I want to know You.  Teach me how to communicate the fear of the Lord so my people can understand it and walk in it.

Yours,
Jeff