Psalm 34:8-10
January 7th 2024, 1st Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
January 7th 2024, 1st Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
People are afraid of something when they walk through life. And many of them have problems. But the Bible repeatedly tells us to fear the LORD. Let us learn about the meaning and outcome of fearing the LORD.
What does it mean to fear the LORD? One of the answer is to acknowledge Him as God and to walk humbly before Him. The other is to recognize Him as the righteous Judge, and to walk in that recognition. Another is to love Him and walk according to His Word. When we taste and see God's love, we will be thankful for His grace and starting to fear Him.
And then, what follows when we fear the LORD? The one is to be able to walk in the protection from sin, whilst many blessings are given to us. The other is that the wisdom of God will be given to us, and we will be able to walk in victory over our trials. Another is that we can walk free from various fears.
Even among Christians, they can be divided into two types: those who walk without much fear of the LORD, and those who walk in fear of the LORD with all their heart. Christians who fear the LORD are blessed by Him, and as the result, their steps will be very different. We have been able to start the New Year by His grace. Let us walk this year as Christians who fear the LORD with all our hearts!
What does it mean to fear the LORD? One of the answer is to acknowledge Him as God and to walk humbly before Him. The other is to recognize Him as the righteous Judge, and to walk in that recognition. Another is to love Him and walk according to His Word. When we taste and see God's love, we will be thankful for His grace and starting to fear Him.
And then, what follows when we fear the LORD? The one is to be able to walk in the protection from sin, whilst many blessings are given to us. The other is that the wisdom of God will be given to us, and we will be able to walk in victory over our trials. Another is that we can walk free from various fears.
Even among Christians, they can be divided into two types: those who walk without much fear of the LORD, and those who walk in fear of the LORD with all their heart. Christians who fear the LORD are blessed by Him, and as the result, their steps will be very different. We have been able to start the New Year by His grace. Let us walk this year as Christians who fear the LORD with all our hearts!
<The Verse of the Bible>
Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack!
Psalm 34: 9 (English Standard Version)
