Understand the Fear of the Lord
Hello, welcome to another message titled “Understand the Fear of the Lord.”
This message was inspired by a Facebook prayer post that says:
“May God help you to understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.”
The fear of the Lord is very important, and so is the knowledge of God. Through wisdom, understanding, and the Word of God, we begin to understand what the fear of the Lord truly means.
It is through the Word of God that our minds are equipped to walk in the fear of the Lord.
The Great Men and Women of the Bible
One thing the great men and women of the Bible had in common was the fear of the Lord. It was the foundation of their lives and obedience to God.
Jesus Himself operated in the fullness of the Spirit of God, and the fear of the Lord rested upon Him.
Even Jesus said:
“The ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.”
Jesus lived blamelessly because the fear of the Lord ruled His life.
David was called a man after God’s own heart because he feared the Lord. Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Paul all walked closely with God because they carried the fear of the Lord.
Paul said:
“Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel.”
Paul understood accountability before God. He knew there would be judgment for disobedience.
Understanding Judgment
The fear of the Lord includes understanding that there are consequences for disobedience.
God once spoke clearly to my heart:
“You cannot break the Word of God and get away with it.”
That truth produces wisdom and deeper reverence for God. God is not joking when He speaks. There is a law of sowing and reaping.
In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve lacked the fear of the Lord. God warned them that eating the forbidden fruit would bring death, but the devil deceived them into believing God did not mean what He said.
That is still the devil’s strategy today deception.
The Devil’s Power Is Deception
At one point, I was meditating on the fact that all power belongs to God. I wondered:
“If all power belongs to God, then what power does the devil have?”
Then the Lord spoke into my mind and said:
“He has the power of deception.”
Jesus said:
“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
The more truth you have, the more freedom you experience. Jesus Himself is Truth, which is why He perfectly walked in the fear of the Lord.
The devil convinced Adam and Eve not to fear God’s judgment. He made them doubt God’s Word. That same deception continues today.
Many people doubt:
- Judgment
- Consequences for sin
- The law of sowing and reaping
- The holiness of God
But God’s Word remains eternal and unchanging.
Resisting the Devil
The Bible says:
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7
You resist the devil by submitting to God and walking in obedience.
Victory is not found in dramatic battles with demons. Victory comes through:
- Wisdom
- Knowledge
- Understanding
- Obedience
- The Word of God
- The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit helps us pull down false doctrines and strongholds of deception.
Holiness and Obedience
Jesus loved righteousness and hated iniquity. He was holy, humble, and blameless.
The Bible says:
“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
Many people believe there are shortcuts, but there are none. God still cares about holiness and obedience.
Yes, God forgives mistakes, but deliberately planning a lifestyle of sin is dangerous. Premeditated sin hardens the heart and opposes the fear of the Lord.
Even David, a man after God’s heart, was corrected and disciplined when he sinned. God disciplines those He loves.
God is not partial. Judgment begins in the house of God.
Fear God, Not the Devil
Jesus said:
“Fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
The enemy tries to magnify himself in people’s minds so they fear him more than they fear God. But when you truly fear God, you stop fearing the devil.
The devil twists minds through deception. If the mind becomes twisted, a person’s entire life becomes twisted.
That is why believers must resist deception passionately and remain grounded in truth.
The Fear of the Lord Is Wisdom
The Bible says:
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”
Without the fear of the Lord, people become vulnerable to foolishness and sin.
Proverbs 9:13–18
Foolishness is described as an unruly woman calling people into destruction, saying:
“Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”
This represents temptation and hidden sin. The devil whispers:
- “Nothing will happen.”
- “God will forgive you anyway.”
- “There is no judgment.”
But the Bible says those paths lead to death.
Sin is destructive, and hidden sin invites spiritual darkness.
Pray for Wisdom
The Bible says if anyone lacks wisdom, they should ask God.
You must desire wisdom, truth, and understanding. People who desire evil move toward darkness, but those who desire righteousness seek God sincerely.
The day you begin obeying the Word of God wholeheartedly is the day you begin walking in true wisdom and in the fear of the Lord.
Obeying the Holy Spirit
There were times I ignored the voice of the Holy Spirit, doubted His warnings, or delayed obedience. But I noticed the consequences immediately.
Now, I have learned to obey quickly because I understand the importance of listening to God.
When you walk in the fear of the Lord:
- Your intellect begins to rule your emotions
- You stop following fleshly desires
- You become spiritually and emotionally disciplined
- You become a stronger vessel for God
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
The Bible says:
“Perfect love casts out fear.”
The closer you walk with God in holiness and truth, the more boldness and confidence you receive.
God does not want partial obedience or lukewarm Christianity. Jesus said He would spit the lukewarm out of His mouth.
God desires complete surrender, complete truth, and complete holiness.
When the devil finds nothing in you, you gain authority over him.
The devil has no authority except the access people give him through disobedience.
That is why the Bible says:
“Give no place to the devil.”
Resisting sin is resisting the devil.
Even when you fall, quickly repent and judge yourself. Do not allow sin to remain in your heart.
Closing Prayer
May the Spirit of the fear of the Lord rest upon you.
May the Lord decorate your life with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge.
May He strengthen you through the blood of Jesus Christ and establish you in holiness and truth.
May the Lord be the glory and the lifter of your head.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Have a blessed day and remain blessed.
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One of the best lessons you can learn in life is to apologise when you are wrong.
If you don't learn that lesson you will delay your promotion.
First Peter chapter 5, verse 6 says, "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time."
Humility is agreement with God's truth.
Pride will strain your relationships, so apologise to your spouse, your children, and your colleagues when you are wrong.
Confess your sins to God.
Humility is non-negotiable with God.
James chapter 4, verse 6 says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
Pride is not just a bad attitude.
It is a spiritual battle. Humbly is a great spiritual weapon. Moses was the humbles man alive during his time on earth. Jesus was gentle and humble in spirit when He lived on earth.
Righteousness is an armour and a weapon of our warfare.
Every time you swallow your pride and apologise, you put on that armour.
Ask for full grace from the throne of grace because you cannot win spiritual warfare with your flesh.
Hebrews chapter 4, verse 16 says, "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
If you don't ask for the power of God, it means that you are proud and self dependent and have not learned the lesson that your flesh cannot save you.
May God transform you from glory to glory and take you to the highest realms of His grace and power.
May He teach you His secrets and teach your fingers to fight and make war.
Psalm chapter 25, verse 14 says, "The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant."
May great grace be upon you, in Jesus name.
Amen.
