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The Spirit of the Knowledge and Fear of the Lord.

The Hebrew word for knowledge comes from the root word yada. Yada is to know well, to have a close connection, to be intimate friends. It’s a two-way connection—to know and to make oneself known.   Psalm 139:1-2 (NIV) You … Continue reading

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Fear What?

“We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another. When man’s terror scares you, turn your thoughts to the wrath of God.” William Gurnall (1617-1679)   Psalm 27:1 (NIV) The Lord is the stronghold of my … Continue reading

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Know Fear

  We talk about the patience of Job. Check out Job 38-40. God has some fearsome words for our patient friend:   Job 40:7, 9-12  (NIV) “Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me … Continue reading

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No Fear

    Do you fear God?   Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Wise up! No fear of the Lord = no wisdom.  

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No Wisdom

I watched the video: folks clapped and cheered as New York’s governor signed a law allowing abortion up to the time of birth. I thought, “There’s no fear of God here.”   Proverbs 9:10 (NIV) The fear of the LORD … Continue reading

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Beyond Contentment

  Proverbs 23:17 (MSG) Don’t for a minute envy careless rebels;  soak yourself in the Fear-of-God.   Not just contented . . .  immersed in the wonder and awe of God’s glorious plan.

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Simple Fear

Proverbs 9:10 (ERV) Wisdom begins with fear and respect for the Lord. Your attitude sets you on the path to wisdom. Not your reading skills.  

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Believe in Fear

I mentioned “the fear of the Lord.” My friend responded, “God doesn’t want us to fear him. God is love.” I answered, “It’s in the Bible. Both. Fear and love.”   Lord God, you are more than I can understand. … Continue reading

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Glorious Fear

  So you think there’s no need to fear God? Maybe that’s what Moses thought when he asked God to show him his glory. God said, “Yes . . . but.” Exodus 33:20-23 (MSG) “But you may not see my … Continue reading

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Amazing Fear

If you don’t understand how fearsome God is, you can’t appreciate how much Christ has done for us.   “’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,   And grace my fears relieved.” John Newton, 1773 Amazing Grace

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