A few pearls to lead your reflection2 Timothy 3:16-17 (esv)
16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.C.H. Spurgeon says the expression "fear of the Lord" is used in Scripture for all true godliness. It is constantly the short way of expressing real faith, hope, love, holiness of living, and every grace which makes up true godliness.There are key lessons we can learn from Abraham.
- He was a friend of God. (James 2:21-23).
We can see this when God was on his way to Sodom and Gommorah and questioned whether he should hide His plans from his frined.
And the Lord said, "Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;" (Genesis 18:17)
Abraham became a friend of God because he had the fear of the Lord.Psalms 25
12Who is the man who fears the LORD?He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.
13His soul will dwell in prosperity,and his descendants will inherit the land.
14The LORD confides in those who fear Him,and reveals His covenant to them.
- It takes faith. (Hevrews 11:1-3)
Abraham exercised faith in God that consisted of his obedience and trust in the Lord.Can you imagine giving away your most prized possession, knowing that it is highly likely you will not see it again? Isaac was going to die. He was reduced from being a blessing from God to his parents down to a scarifice, an aminal! can you imagine that? As a mom would you agree for your only child whom you received from the Lord just die as a sacrifice? A child that you birthed at an old age and knowing you have a womb that would not autimatically take in?Abraham did without hesitation. He simply said, "The Lord will provide." (Genesis 22:8)Its worth thinking that the sacrifice had already happened in the spirit realm. Think about it, by the time you are doing something, a decision was made in your mind, which means you ushered it in through your priesthood from your spiritual realm to earth.
- Build your capacity in faith through the Holy Spirit to receive the fear of the Lord. (Hebrews 11:6)
Fear of the lord is greater than a blessing. It takes you to realms where you shall walk with God because He trusts you. The blessings are a plus- riches , prosperity, wealth etc Think about it. You can be a friend of God
- Fear of the Lord will make you not ask question or question God but draw to Him. (James 4:8)
This gives you room to create the opening to encounter God from a mind of the unknown but with a spirit of conviction. Your conviction in Christ compels Him to reveal Himself to you birthing your encounter and the new name of God. Here it is, Yaweh Yireh. What name of God and encounter await you?Some key pointers from C. H SpurgeonThe fear of the Lord doesnt create bondage. Do not be afraid of God.The fear of the Lord is like that of a well-ordered, well-disciplined, beloved child has of his own father. Of awe, admiration, profound conviction that his father is good, kind, wise, and could not do anything, or ask him to do anything, which would not promote his own good.
