THE SPIRIT OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD (PART 1)

THE SPIRIT OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD (PART 1) 

TEXT: Psalm 19:9

⁹The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgement of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

¹⁰ More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

To be in the place of leadership is one thing most people desire but not many are careful enough to find out what it takes to become one. There are many who may be highly gifted but unable to reach the fullness of their potentials and the purpose of God for their lives because they lack the fear of God. Our world is increasingly becoming godless and many nations that were once very powerful are trying to take God out of their government and they are seeing the consequences of a godless society. Many who are trying to make themselves very important and popular have chosen to please and satisfy men to achieve their dream but those who have left a mark in the hearts of men have done so by following the timeless principles of God.  Let us carefully note how God recommend that it should be done.
^“21 Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens: Exodus 18:21 (KJV)

From this passage it is obvious that any leader with these qualities is prepared to make a difference. Such men are ready to obey God even when it does not make sense. They will be ready to do so when it hurts. They are the kind that will obey even if they cannot see the benefit.  

Psalms 25:14 (AMP) says “¹⁴ The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant and reveal to them its [deep, inner] meaning.”

The Lord delights in vessels that are determine to bring him glory and will use them to demonstrate to others that it pays to fear the Lord. If you will live your life with the fear of the Lord you will be amazed what He will do with you.