Have you ever wondered what it means to fear the Lord? I know I have. The concept seems so strange, although that is probably due in part to the definition of fear that usually comes to mind first. When I think about fearing God, it is difficult for me to grasp the type of fear that is being discussed. I guess I've always struggled to understand how to fear God.
In my devotions today I was reading in Proverbs and I came across a portion of Scripture that seemed to leap out of the pages at me. I love when that happens! Interestingly enough, this portion of the Word dealt with fearing the Lord. I was amazed to discover how many times I'd read the passage without realizing that it tells believers exactly how to understand fearing God! I wondered how many others had simply read over the same instructions I had. So, I thought I would share the passage with you today.
"My son, if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you, so that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasure; then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God."
~Proverbs 2:1-5
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