The revelation of the fear of the LORD is an integral requirement for entering into a season of revival, because we cannot claim to desire an outpour of God’s Spirit unless we truly know Him and honour Him as God. However, in these days when the term ‘fear of God’ is scarcely understood or often mis-interpreted, it would be beneficial to look into scriptures to understand what the fear of God really is?
Psalm 34:11
It begins by acknowledging God
Before we begin defining what the fear of God is, I want us to first clarify that there would be no need to speak about what does not exist. There can be no such thing as having or developing the fear of God if God does not exist. The Bible stresses that those who come to God must first acknowledge that He is.
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Hebrews 11:6
The key reason many in the world find it difficult to live in the fear of God is because they reject the thoughts of God. They say in their heart that there is no God. Hence, they live according to their own will and desires without a regard to the will of God. It is for the repentance of such that a revival is even the more necessary.
The Two States in the Fear of God
There are two different states that a man may be in with regards to the fear of God. These are the No Fear of God State and the Fear of God State. Let us consider them quickly for a fuller understanding of what it really means to fear the LORD.
1. No Fear of God state:
There are two categories of people in this category.
There are people who do not believe in the existence of God. In their reasoning, they hold the belief that since God does not exist, then there is absolutely nothing as living in fear of Him. They say, ”Since there is no God, why should I fear Him?” The Bible refers to this thinking as foolishness.
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. – Psalm 53:1
The second category of people in this state are those who claim to believe in the existence of God, but whose lives do not reflect this reality, as their actions are not aligned to the will and commandments of God. These also do not have the fear of God, and as such live an ungodly life. The Bible refers to such as the wicked.
The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. – Psalm 36:1
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes. The wicked live a life of sin because there is no fear of God in their heart.
Romans 3:10-18
2. The Fear of God state
In this second state, are those who have varying measures of the fear of God in their hearts based on their degree of reverence for God, understanding of who He is, and their experience of His terror. It is important that we understand these three possibilities to be able to develop and grow in the fear of God so we may be able to bring down the revival of God.
- Reverence: This is the beginning of developing the fear of the LORD.
- Common Regard: In this state, a man acknowledges that God exists but does not worship Him as God. Instead he merely regards or acknowledges Him and fears His wrath. Such a man may have a fear of dealing with God or anything that has to do with Him, but he does not follow God’s ways.
- Worship: Worship is more than just a song, it is the state of our heart that elevates God. A man that fears God worships Him even in his day to day activity. In order words, a man who fears God moves beyond the level of mere regard for God to living a life that pleases Him.
- Understanding: Beyond the mere desire to please God in our day to day lives, there is a level of seeking to have a revelation of who God is so that you may worship and fear Him as you ought to. In this state, you acquire the fear of God by understanding of his word. Through the study of the Word, prayer and intimacy, you begin to learn to fear him. When you gain an understanding of the fear of God, then you can attract the spirit of the fear of God.
And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears. – Isaiah 11:2-3
Whenever your heart is set on seeking the understanding of who God is, you attract the spirit of the fear of the Lord and thereby grow in the fear of the LORD by understanding.
- Terror: Beyond being a loving Father who loved the world so much that He sacrificed His Only Son to save the world, God is also a judge. In fact, the Bible describes Him as being terrible.
For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward: – Deuteronomy 10:17
God is not a President, He is the Maker of the universe, Controller and Possessor of realms, the First and the Last. There is absolutely nothing to compare him to, neither is there anyone like Him.
Many believers are yet to experience God at this level because they have not yet encountered the manifest presence of God in His terribleness. Remember what happened to the children of Israel when God came down at Sinai. Their hearts failed them.
And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die. And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.
Exodus 20:18-20
How can one see and his terribleness and not be in terror of him?
As we learn about the Love of God, His forgiveness, His gifts, His spirit and all the goodness that are associated with His person, we also need to learn and inculcate His fear in our hearts, as a believer or a church that does not understand the fear of God cannot bear His power. And without the power of God on display on earth, how would we bring the world to repentance before Him?
The measure of the power of God required to bring a revival on the earth will only be attained when the Church begins to live in the fear of God and thus be endued to make known the terror of the LORD. But first, it takes a deep level of understanding of God that only his fear can give to be able to wield the height of power that is required for worldwide revival and it begins with one Christian at a time.
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God is not a President, He is the Maker of the universe, Controller and Possessor of realms, the First and the Last. There is absolutely nothing to compare him to, neither is there anyone like Him.
The measure of the power of God required to bring a revival on the earth will only be attained when the Church begins to live in the fear of God and thus be endued to make known the terror of the LORD
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This calls for deep meditation and repentance. We have to have the fear of God moving from Reverence to Understanding His fear to Terror.
Love of God indeed does not cancel the fear of Him
A believer or a church that does not understand the fear of God cannot bear His power. And without the power of God on display on earth, we cannot bring the world to repentance ?
Oh Lord let the fear of you rest in the Church, in the world and in me.
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My approach to the things of God will change drastically for the better… And I choose to truly fear God
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Indeed a terrible God, my life and actions acknowledges him
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The entire body of Christ needs more of this kind of soul refreshment on a daily.
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This article was in did a great one , the fear of the lord has been a major key to revival and has thus been an ancient part in the technology of the spirit the church has left. But thank God for the teaching priest who has reviled this part.
Revival must break out from the church again.
May the Lord be praised for this revelation
Oh may He help me live more and more in the fear of God
ANITA DUNYO
Thank you Lord 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Father help me to fear you .
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Thank you Lord Jesus for this deeper revelation
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Thank u Dr Wealth
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Praise the Lord
A message that’s still needed to be emphasized in these times we’re living in. The church needs to go back to the fear of God so we can restore its Glory again
What a profound massage for this generation…. May the spirit of the fear of Lord be upon us
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Help us Lord to walk in reverence of you. Amen
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Thank You Father for this uncommon truth, we pray for the fear of the Lord to be tabernacles in the depths of our hearts
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Thank You Father for this uncommon truth, we pray for the fear of the Lord to be tabernacles in the depths of our hearts.
I now understand and believe that for a man to fear
God,he must begin to acknowledge Him,understand who He is experience His terror and walk with Him daily!!!
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Thank You Lord Jesus.
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It’s time to be Revived so we can Revive the nation.
Thank You Lord!
Seeking to gain understanding of who God is a prerequisite for attracting the spirit of the fear of God.
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Lord help me to know you more that your fear may fill my heart daily
Powerful truth revealed to the churches of God this last days. I choose to fear God in reverence, understanding the terror of God.
This peice just seems to speak about a whole lot of our lives. Thanks to Dr. Isaiah Wealth’s for sharing this insights as we need beyond reverence but understanding to help our fear grow and open our heart to His presence that yields terror.
Insightful article…
This is an eye opener about the fear of the Lord.
Thank you Dr Isaiah wealth.