Holy Fear

"Who is the man that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses" (Psalm 25:12)


Life is one continuous decision-making process from childhood through the golden years. Often, the decisions you will be called upon to make will be very difficult and very serious. God is willing to give you clear guidance about every circumstances in your life. However, He desires to be rightly regarded and respected in you life. In fact, He asks you to fear Him.


John Owens explains, "That fear which keeps from sin and excites the soul to cleave more firmly to God, be the objects of it what it will, is no servile fear, but a holy fear and due reverence unto God and His Word."


Reverence to God means serving God instead of yourself. It means comprehending His sovereignty and having confidence in His character. Understanding that God is perfect in His knowledge, all-sufficient in His strength, and unconditionally loving toward you is key to trusting Him for your future. The person who does well is the one who revers God, respects Him, yields to Him, seeks Him, and desires to know His mind. In fact, Psalm 25:12 promises, "Who is the man that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses."


Are you in the midst of a difficult situation? Check your heart and analyze your attitude toward God. Reevaluate your situation in light of His trustworthy character.


Lord, I bend my knee and my spirit in reverence before Your greatness, which is beyond human understanding. Amen


~Charles Stanley~