I ran across this verse one morning is a topical verse bible and it really struck me.
Deut. 5:29
O that they had such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep my commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever.
WOW… God’s motivation for His children is that they Fear Him first SO THAT HE can bless them and make it “well for them and their children – forever. What a great and awesome God I serve. I am so glad that the God who made the heavens and earth has a heart of love and wants me to do well and prosper – both me and my children.
Here is another verse that come after I began this study.
Proverbs 2:3-5
If you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding; If you seek her as sliver; And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
I find that Fearing God involves Me to a large degree. How can I understand who God is if I never seek Him and that diligently? The answer is – I won’t. Sin will be my natural friend and I will be like everyone else. BUT – If I do my part and seek after knowing God through the study of His word, then I will fear and respect the presence of God in my life resulting in blessings from Him on me and my children. 1 Sam. 12:24 Only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth (Jesus) with all your heart; for consider what Great things He has done for you. Ps.19:9 The fear of the Lord is clean enduring forever.
Result:
Proverbs 16:6
In mercy and truth atonement is provided for inequity; and by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.
Those who know God by the study of His word – faithful to meditate on it – and make it a vital part of each day will be:
1. Clean – your conscience will not condemn you
2. Sin will not characterize your life but faithfulness and peace will be ther result
3. Prospered – there are many places where God’s word teach prosperity (not necessarily riches)
4. Your children will be blessed.
What more can I ask for?
GOD HELP ME TO FEAR YOU!