The Fear of the Lord: Blessings and Benefits
The fear of the Lord is the prerequisite to wisdom. It aligns our hearts with the Lord and not man. When we aren’t looking for the fleeting approval of others, we are able to walk our path in courage and peace. When you live your life fearing God and not mankind, the God Who Sees You will reward you, lead you, and protect you. Tomorrow, I’ll share a prayer based on Scripture for the Fear of the Lord. But it seemed like a good idea to explain why you’d even want to be in prayer for that first. So here are some of the benefits and blessings of fearing the Lord. My favorite of which is [friendship with God]!
Defining the Fear of the Lord
Thought it might be wise to start with a Biblical definition of the fear of the Lord. It may not mean what you think it means! [Click here] to see how I got to this working definition and then give it a try coming up with your own!
“The fear of the Lord is a deep appreciation, wonder, and awe for the Lord in all His glory, which overflows in worshipping, obeying, trusting, and revering Him.”
-danita jenae
When I started studying the blessings and benefits of fearing the Lord, it blew me away! Too many to count! But here’s a good starter list!
Blessings and Benefits for Those Who Fear the Lord:
Friendship with God
The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.
Protection
The angel of the Lord encamps
around those who fear him, and delivers them.
Then He shall be a sanctuary [a sacred, indestructible shelter for those who fear and trust Him]…
Provision
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints,
for those who fear him have no lack!
The young lions suffer want and hunger;
but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
Favor
Blessed [happy and sheltered by God’s favor] is everyone who fears the Lord [and worships Him with obedience], Who walks in His ways and lives according to His commandments.
Longer life
The fear of the Lord prolongs life,
but the years of the wicked will be short.
Riches, Honor, Life
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
Healthy Church Community
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.
Life and Rescue
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear Him [and worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and obedience], On those who hope [confidently] in His compassion and lovingkindness,
To rescue their lives from death, And keep them alive in famine.
Psalm 33:17-19
Salvation
Let me hear what God the Lord will speak,
for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints;
but let them not turn back to folly.
Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,
that glory may dwell in our land.
Father’s Love
Just as a father loves his children, So the Lord loves those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].
But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who [reverently] fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children…
Covenant Blessings
He has given food to those who fear Him [with awe-inspired reverence]; He will remember His covenant forever.
Fulfilled Desire
He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.
The Book of Remembrance
Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name.
God’s Mercy
And his mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.
How can we read all these benefits and blessings of the fearing the Lord and not desire that in our lives! Remember to check out a Biblical definition of the fear of the Lord here, so that you understand what the fear of the Lord really means! It might surprise you. And here is a deep dive into the best blessing of fearing the Lord, friendship with God!
Til next time… Toodle-loo, and Peace be with you.
If you want to walk in full forgiveness and the full power of the Holy Spirit, here’s a prayer to ask Jesus to wash you clean and lead you in a new life.
If you decided to give your life to Jesus today, please let us know so we can share in your new joy! And seek out someone in your area who loves Jesus and walks in humility who can help show you the way.
If you have any questions, you can drop in comments below. That’s what I’m here for!
