Whatever I fear has power over me. So... I must fear the LORD.
Seems to me that's why we are told to fear the LORD. which the
Scripture tells us is the BEGINNING of wisdom.
God is THE Supreme Creator, THE Righteous Ruler and THE Just Judge.
He is Lord (master) of lords, and King of kings.
LORD is God's name (authority) of covenant kindness. The LORD,
Yahweh, is to be our God.
Jesus/Yeshua says that this is the greatest commandment: "Hear, O
Israel, the LORD, our God, the LORD is one.
God, the Supreme Creator, Righteous Ruler and Just Judge is also full of
compassion and covenant kindness. Mercy, in no way, however,
decreases His righteousness and justice.
I fear the LORD.... so that.....in response to His great love.... I WILL be
compelled to walk in His ways... .And then.... I am to fear NOT... My
KING is also Father.
When I have been saved from sin... and then redeemed to live the life
He designs and desires.... then, I need not fear.
When I am walking on His path (not lost) and I am living under my
Father's rules, (His will)... then, I need not fear.
Why? Then His banner over me is LOVE.
Perfect love casts out fear. Isn't our Abba AMAZING!!! Isaiah 43:1