Reverence for God isn’t profound attitude of awe, deep respect, and love that honors His holiness, authority, and character. It is a comprehensive way of life -not just a feeling that involves submitting to His will, obeying His commands, and treating sacred things with honor.
Without reverence we cannot have an intimate relationship with God. This “godly fear” is considered the foundation of wisdom and a key to righteous living.
The key aspects and expressions of reverence for God include:
- Heartfelt Adornation and Awe
It is a recognition of God’s greatness as Creator and Savior, fostering a sense of humble, fearful, and joyous respect.
- A Lifestyle of Submission
Reverent goes beyond worship services to influence daily decisions, actions, and speech, ensuring their lying with God‘s will.
- Obedience and Holiness
It involves taking God’d word seriously, departing from evil, and living a life of moral integrity.
- Worship and Service
Genuine, humble worship often characterized by rejoicing with trembles it’s a primary way to express this reverence.
I used to think of worship as singing praises to God. But I was humbled by the Holy Spirit showing me in Genesis 22:4 that when Abraham went up to sacrifice Isaac and told his servants to wait while him and Isaac were going to worship God. Abraham was worshiping God by being obedient to God.
- Consequences
It implies a wholesome dread of not pleasing God, recognizing the importance of His holiness.
Reverence can sometimes be described as a consuming fire or a shepherds staff that guides believers toward righteous, intentional, and focused living.
“The holy fear of the Lord gives us the clarity we need to discern God’s will” – John Bevere
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