PRODUCTS OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD

October 6th 2018
TOPIC: PRODUCTS OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD
SCRIPTURE: "The fear of the Lord is to hate evil . . ." —Proverbs 8:13

KEY THOUGHT: The absence of the fear of the Lord breeds disorderliness

It is confirmed that the fear of the Lord is the respect for God and His words. It is deep reverence for God. It is not fear because of His judgement but fear brewed out of aweful love for Him. It is a heart and life shaped into honouring God wholly.
In this age, it is apparent that many have lost fear for God. Anywhere the fear of God is abundant true relationship with God can be confirmed.
What are the products of the fear of the Lord?
1. Foundation for wisdom: Proverbs 9:10 says, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Anywhere the fear of the Lord is absent foolishness rules but where it is present wisdom is at its peak.
2. Long life: Proverbs 10:27 says,
"The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened." Long life is a product of the fear of the Lord. There are destinies that have been destroyed because of the lack of the fear of God. Proverbs 14:27 "The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death."  It does not just give life but it is a pool of life. Proverbs 19:23 "The fear of the LORD leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil." It gives life that is satisfied and barricafed from evil.
3. Brings confidence: Proverbs 14:26 says, "In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge." The fear of the Lord sponsors  confidence. It gives you confidence Godward and confidence lifeward. This means that the fear of the Lord will give you confidence to approach God at anytime. It gives you confidence on the corridor of life knowing that God will back you. Daniel and friends for example had the fear of God they refused to bow to other gods and God was with them even in the fire.
4. Betters your lot:  Proverbs 15:16 "Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it." The little you get with the fear of God is better than amassing plenty in unrighteousness. If you are in an office and people are adding extra zero's to perpetuate fraud do not sign up with them. God can prosper your meager salary and make your lot better.
5. Commands the blessing: Psalm 128:1 says, "How blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, Who walks in His ways." Blessings companies anyone who fears the Lord.
6. Makes evil disgusting: Proverbs 8:13 says, "The fear of the Lord is to hate evil . . ." When the fear of God is absent people can easily become tools in the hands of the devil.

WHAT TO DO TODAY: Make God the centre of all you do.

PROPHETIC PRAYER: O Lord, let the Spirit of the fear of the Lord come upon me today in Jesus' name.

QUOTE: "Anyone that fears God has God and hears God" - Dr. Joel Dabbas

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