WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEAR GOD? [Psalm 25: 12]

To fear the Lord is to recognize God for who He is: holy, almighty, righteous, pure, all-knowing, all powerful, and all wise. When we regard God in light of who He is, we gain a clearer picture of ourselves: sinful, weak, frail, and needy. When we recognize who God truly is and who we truly are, we will fall at His feet in humble respect and worship. Only then as the text says, will He show us how to choose His way. Friendship with the Lord is reserved for those who fear Him. God offers intimate and lasting friendship to those who in Christ revere Him, who hold Him in highest esteem. What relationship could even begin to compare with having the Lord of all creation for a friend? May I say, your everlasting friendship with God will grow as you honor Him, as you walk in the fullness of His Spirit, as you abide in Christ, as you trust and obey. You think about that.