Psalm 111:10: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
Let’s praise the Lord for His works. “The works of the Lord are great!” They are great in His creation and display His omnipotence and His eternal wisdom. They are even greater in His redemption, which reveals His righteousness, honor, and glory. The day will come when redemption will be consummated and all things will be put under His feet; then the redeemed nations and creation itself will sing His praise. Hallelujah! 1
Living the Transformed Life
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8
- The fear of the Lord…is the key that opens the door to wisdom. Do you live with a biblical fear of God?
- Keeping His commands…is the key that opens the door to understanding. Is your life known for an obedience that pleases God?
- Receiving His redemption…is the key that opens the door into eternal glory. Will your voice be used today as His mouthpiece to communicate to someone else the gospel message of His redeeming love?
The fear of God is a loving response, in humble adoration, before the One who created you, redeemed you, and holds your future in His hands.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for being mighty in power, and yet full of compassion. Dear Jesus, teach me to live my life with holy fear in Your abiding presence.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: Poetry (Psalms 90-150) (electronic ed., Vol. 19, p. 70). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
