Today’s Affirmation: I delight in the fear of the Lord.
How can I delight in fear? Is this fear as in trembling, being terrified or feeling dread? The God Almighty certainly is worthy of trembling honor of His awesome power. There is also a “fear” of awe, reverence, deep respect, obedience, and recognition of who God truly is.
In Isaiah 11:3 where this affirmation was harvested is where Isaiah is foretelling of the coming messiah and His characteristics. Since the entire purpose of these affirmations is to take on the characteristics of God, then delighting in fear it is! Reverential, obedient fear with shear delight.
Backing up to 11:1-2 Isaiah is describing the coming of Jesus and the Spirit that will come upon Him. “The Spirit of the Lord will rest upon Him.” Yes, Lord I pray Your Spirit will rest on me as well. The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, O God thank you for your Spiritual gifts!
11:3 “And He will delight in the fear of the LORD, And He will not judge by what His eyes see, Nor make a decision by what His ears hear;” (NASV)
Delighting in this awe, this reverence, this love and respect will give Him an understanding and judgment that is beyond our understanding. Not what His eyes will see or His ears will hear. A spiritual source or understanding and knowledge that is not available without delighting in the Lord.
- What does your mind say to you when you hear “fear of the Lord”?
- Do you only sense terror or is there a fear of reverence?
- Can you take a few moments today and just delight in your respect for God for who He is?
- Do you pray that the Spirit of the Lord will rest upon you?
Come Holy Spirit, come rest on me. May I delight in the Lord and trust in His Spirit to give me all knowledge and wisdom as I delight in loving and respecting Him.
You are called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace as you delight in the Fear of the Lord. Who else shall I fear? I delight in fearing you!
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations4Life
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