Fear of the Lord

The Fear of the Lord:

Yes: I would like to report someone not living in Fear

6 Harsh Truths About The Reality Of Fear You May Not Realize

You’re not scared of the dark. You’re scared of what’s in it.

You’re not afraid of heights. You’re afraid of falling.

You’re not afraid of the people around you. You’re just afraid of rejection.

You’re not afraid to love. You’re just afraid of not being loved back.

You’re not afraid to let go. You’re just afraid to accept the reality that she’s gone.

You’re not afraid to try again. You’re just afraid of getting hurt for the same reason.

Fear

Zig Ziegler: An Acrostic for False Evidence Appearing Real

Moses: Fear of Pharaoh / vs Fear of God

Children Fear of discipline

Psalm 111:10 (NASB95)

10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.

2 Corinthians 5:11 (NASB95)

11Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.

Acts 9:31 (NASB95)

31So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.

Revelation 15:4 (NASB95)

4“Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy; For all the nations will come and worship before You, For Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Reverence:

1 Peter 3:15 (NASB95)

15but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;

WWJD/WDJS about Fear

The religious leaders were Fearful

Matthew 14:5 (NASB95)

5Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.

Mark 11:18 (NASB95)

18The chief priests and the scribes heard this, and began seeking how to destroy Him; for they were afraid of Him, for the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.

Luke 22:2 (NASB95)

2The chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people.

Peter was Fearful

Matthew 14:22–33 (NASB95)

22Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away.

23After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone.

24But the boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary.

25And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea.

26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear.

27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

28Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”

29And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

30But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”

31Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

32When they got into the boat, the wind stopped.

33And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are certainly God’s Son!”