The Fear of God

What's to fear God? Is it a natural fear? Fear of things, become jobless, pressure? 2 Timothy 1:7 says that "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power." Fear means being respectful yet submissive to a person or thing. So, what do we fear actually? Do we fear losing blessings from God or fear his final judgment?

Next, why do we have to fear God?
First and foremost, we fear God in order to know God. To fear the Lord is the beginning of everything. Proverbs 2:5 says that "If you understand the fear of the Lord, you will know God." Heaven = One + Big. Since ancient time, people recognize and believe that there is heaven. But what is the real Heavenly Kingdom?
Secondly, when we fear God, we will gain knowledge. Proverbs 9:10 says that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Apart from that, we will understand the will of God. How do we know how we should live, to do things, to act and to plan? As our life is short on this earth, we ought to seize every opportunity to live our life to the fullest to prepare ourselves to face God when the day comes. By fearing God, we will have a fortress, somebody that we can fully rely on. The bible says that "He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress and for his children it will be a refuge." Proverbs 14:26. Therefore, it is ultimately important for all parents to encourage and send their children to attend weekly Sundayschool or bible class. Prior to that, parents themselves should set their example by following the same path.
By fearing God, we will be delivered from troubles. Psalm 34:7 says that "The angel of the Lord encamps around those who FEAR Him, and He delivers them." How wonderful! We will lack nothing in fearing God. The bible promises us that we must fear the Lord, for those who fear Him lack nothing. Psalm 34:9
Another subsequent point is that we will be led by God when we fear Him. Psalm 25:12 tells us that "Who is the man that fears the Lord? He'll instruct him in the way chosen for him." In short, when we fear God, we will understand God's plan for us. In our daily living, we got to make a lot of decisions. We may make a big difference and have to face numerous consequences merely based on our one simple decision. Trust God that He will help us and assist us in solving our problems.
Besides, God is close to those who fear Him. Psalms 25:14 says that "The Lord confides in those who fear Him and He'll make them know His covenant." This includes His goodness and His grace. He who fears God will have longer days of life. Proverbs 10:27 mentions that the fear of the Lord adds length to life. Moving on, when a church fears God, we will see revival in churches. Please refer to Acts 9:31. By living in the fear of the Lord, churches have peace and remain united.
Last but not least, he who fears God is a blessed man. Psalm 128:4 tells us that "Thus is the man blessed who fears the Lord." Isaiah 33:6 says that "The fear of the Lord is the key to treasure." Proverbs 23:17 says that "Let not your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord all the day long."
Therefore, it's important for each and everyone of us to fear God because of who He is and who we are. By fearing God, we will gain all the benefits as mentioned before and many more as being told in the Bible, the words of God. Amen!

Fear the Lord everyday,
Fear the Lord every moment,
Fear the Lord everywhere,
Fear the Lord in everything.