"His mercy flows in wave after wave on those who are in awe before him." ~Luke 1:50 MSG
It's not very easy to comprehend the "fear of the Lord." It doesn't directly mean that I am afraid of God. It's not like I have to "fear" that He's going to zap me with torrents of lightning if I do something wrong. That's why it's easier to explain using the word "awe," as the Message does. According to dictionary.com, awe is described as: "power to inspire fear or reverence; an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc produced by that which is grand."
See, humanity cannot comprehend God. He's just too big for our puny minds. And our minds are afraid of what we don't understand. That fear produces a proper respect for God, amplified by the sheer awesomness of who He is. And get this, God wants to bless us for it. "His mercy extends to those who fear Him..." God is a merciful God. And whoa! He wants to share that mercy with those who truly love Him. With those who understand what He's all about. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." I'm going to try and be wiser so I can live in the confidence of God's promises to those who fear Him!
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