This message reveals what a healthy fear of the Lord can do, where it comes from, and how to practice it.

Did you know that the fear—or reverence—of the Lord will bring spiritual blessing and victory? Unhealthy fear can keep you from receiving the blessing of God. But the correct type of fear, reverent fear and awe of God, will guide you in life and in the choices you make if you allow them to. The fear of the Lord will help you to step into the promises of God. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of true knowledge and wisdom of God.

Reading God’s words will feed your soul. The Bible is a spiritual guide with principles and truths that, when lived by, will give you joy and spiritual success all the days of your life. The Bible is filled with examples and words of wisdom to live by. God’s words impart true knowledge and understanding. The truth and wisdom of God are all you need to live a spiritually victorious life.

Will you allow the wise word of God to instruct you in the way to live each day? Having the fear, reverence, and awe of the Lord, and growing in the knowledge of God, gives us spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Today let us focus on who Jesus is and strive to grow in the knowledge and understanding of the Lord.

Let us desire to live obedient lives and to gain greater knowledge and understanding of God’s word and develop a healthy appreciation of the fear of the Lord.

“The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; 3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young—5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction” (Proverbs 1:1-7, NIV).

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