Daily Devotional – Monday, December 16, 2024
The fear of the LORD leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction.
He will not be visited with evil.
Proverbs 19:23 (NKJV)
The result of a life consecrated to God with reverence is beautifully depicted by Solomon. Anxiety or fear is not what the “fear of the Lord” is about. Instead, we seek His will, live righteously, and have faith in His sovereignty as a result of this regard.
Reverence Leads to Life
Leading such a life results in life—not just in the sense of spending eternity with the Lord but also in a feeling of leading a happy, prosperous life on this planet. Living in the fear of the Lord means we also experience the Lord’s peace.
The devout person is protected from the chaos that results from living in rebellion to God. But that does not mean he will not experience difficulties. Rather, God’s people are rooted in the Lord and are not swayed by external events.
The Benefits of Fearing God
If you are experiencing anxiety or stress in your life, remember God is benevolent and sovereign for a time. He is more than capable of giving you rest and tranquillity because he is not shocked by your situation.
To fear the Lord means to choose His ways above those of the world. Invite God’s insight into each decision you are facing, no matter how big or small. Seek direction so that your decisions are in accordance with His will. Choose to be content in God as you wait for Him to act on your situation.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I am grateful for the assurance that life and tranquillity follow from fearing You. No matter what problems I face, please allow me to rest peacefully in Your presence.
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