Psalm 34 - Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 34.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/psa/34/1/s_512001

Meditate on verses 4, 7, and 11.

I sought the LORD, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.

The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him and rescues them.

Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Years ago we counted how many times the word fear was in the Bible and how it was used. Eighty-eight times God said, “Fear not.” However, 122 times He said, “Fear God.”

People often do the opposite, fearing any and everything except Almighty God. God does not want you to be afraid, but He does expect you to fear Him—to have a healthy understanding of and respect for His authority, His power, and His majesty. Fearing God—standing before Him in total reverence, awe, and wonder, fully aware of His greatness and His overwhelming love for you—keeps you from sinning. He is your Sovereign.

Exodus 20:20 explains well what God is teaching you about fear.

Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid;

 for God has come in order to test you,

and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you,

so that you may not sin.”

Pray Psalm 34:11-14 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, teach _________ and me the fear of You.

We desire life and love to see what is good, so

keep our tongues from evil and our lips from speaking deceit.

Help us depart from evil and do good.

Let us seek peace and pursue it.

Because we fear Your name, LORD Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, Volume 2 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell