October 8, 2023
Pastor Mark Pagley
Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. New International Version
Luke 12:4 “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. 5 But I will show I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. New International Version
Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit it increased in numbers. New International Version
It’s a Holy Reverence. A sense of awe that causes continual submission to God.
#1 I BECOME FLIPPANT AROUND SPIRITUAL THINGS.
Romans11:22 …the goodness of God and the severity of God I want you to behold.
First love - makes the time- ignores the inconvenience- endures the pain and- signs up to do it all over again!
#2 I HAVE UNADDRESSED COMPROMISE
BENEFITS TO LIVING IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD
Brings NO WANTS
Psalm 34:9 Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him. New King James Version
Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction; New King James Version
Brings Angelic Protection
Psalm 34:7 The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them. New King James Version
God will CONFIDE hidden things
Psalm 25:14 The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. New King James Version
Prolongs Life
Proverbs10:27 The fear of the Lord adds length to life… New King James Version
HOW TO RETURN TO THE FEAR OF THE LORD
LET YOUR WORSHIP STAY AT A BOILING POINT
2 Chronicles 26:5 He set himself to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God, and as long as he sought the LORD God made him prosper. English Standard Version
Zechariah 4:6 “It's not by might (ain't about you) nor by power but it's by my spirit says the Lord of hosts.”
2 Chronicles 26:16 But when he was strong, he grew proud, to his destruction. English Standard Version
EITHER WALK IN: FEAR OF THE LORD or the PRIDE OF LIFE.
Psalm 71:7-8 "My success, at which so many stand amazed is because You are my mighty protector. All day long I'll praise and honor You, O God, for all that You've done for me."