Isaiah 33:6 “He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.” (NIV)*

To fear the Lord is to hold the key to his treasures of salvation, wisdom and knowledge. But…what does fear the Lord look like?

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To fear him is to have reverence

for who he is—

to acknowledge his position.

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To fear him is to respect his power

and his abilities—

so much so that I obey him.

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To fear him is to put him first

and honor him—

prioritize his purposes.

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To fear him is to learn what’s important to him

and care about his thoughts—

let go what others think.

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Many have held the keys to the kingdom of God (Noah, Moses, Joseph, Esther, Mary and Joseph, etc.) and known him as a sure foundation. Their lives were effective…so may mine be, too.

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*The One Year Bible, September 19, NIV, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.

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