Finding Promises Out of Reverence
- Wes Matthews
- Jul 14
- 4 min read
I’ve deceived myself into believing that I don’t have that much to say, but really what I have to say isn’t popular. It ceases to be limited, is offensive, and its natural response in a world built off deception is rejection. Nevertheless, if you want unadulterated truth that pierces your heart and injects you with life to the fullest, then look no further than God’s Word and ask God for understanding as you do because revelation comes from Holy Spirit and not your own intellect. The reason why I’m a Christian today is because I had a supernatural encounter with God where He spoke to me audibly through what sounded like a whirlwind, and the first thing He said, which has been my focus ever since, was this, “It’s
okay to be fearful, but the only one who you can fear is the One who can destroy both body and soul.”
The fear of the Lord is what I believe is the catalyst to the next mass revival in America in the likes of which we have never seen. In fact, as God is currently separating the wheat from the tares and making a very distinct line between the two, for those with eyes to see, I believe that the fear of the Lord will be the most distinguishing trait between them. When Jesus comes back, which is sooner than we think, we all will have to give an account for everything we’ve said or did not say, done or did not do, and the wisdom to move left or right will be because of having a strong foundation in the fear of the Lord. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7)” “The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding. (Job 28:28)”
Based on scripture, we’ll look at some of the verses that have blessed my house as we’ve trusted in God and His promises on having the fear of the Lord. As you incorporate these promises into your life:
Repent of every known sin / change your mind and commit yourself to practically denying yourself by seeking accountability, counsel, and develop healthy spiritual habits such as frequent prayer, fasting, and studying of scripture. As often as I shower to clean naturally, that’s how often I need to repent spiritually to clean my soul (mind, will, and emotions).
Believe and trust God at His Word and receive His promises by faith. How would you act and feel when God’s promise is in full effect in your life? Live in that mentality in the now because, “if you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. (Matthew 21:22)”
Remain in the condition of the promise and ask God for His grace and mercy in prayer as Holy Spirit sanctifies you, and then give God praise and thanks for these promises as He gives good gifts for those who ask for them!
Promises:
Malachi 4:2
“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth and grow up as calves of the stall.”
Malachi 3:16
“Then they that feared the Lord spoke often one to another and the Lord hearkened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord and that thought upon His name.”
Psalms 147:11
“The Lord taketh pleasure in those that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy.”
Psalms 145:19
“He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and will save them.”
Deuteronomy 6:24
“And the Lord commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our good, always, that He might preserve us alive, as it is at this day.”
Psalms 15:4
“In whose eyes a vile person is condemned; But He honored them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt and changed not.
Psalms 19:9
“The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever.”
Psalms 25:14
“The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him; and He will show them His covenant.”
Psalms 33:18
“Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear Him, upon them that hope in His mercy.”
Psalms 34:7
“The angel of the Lord encamps around them that fear Him, and delivers them.”
Psalms 34:9
“O fear the Lord, ye His saints; For there is no want to them that fear Him.”
Psalms 85:9
“Surely His salvation is near them that fear Him; That glory may dwell in our land.”
Psalms 103:13
“Like as a father pities his children, so the Lord pities them that fear Him.”
Psalms 103:17
“But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him, and His righteousness unto children’s children.”
Psalms 111:5
“Ye that fear the Lord trust in the Lord. He is their help and their shield.”
Psalms 115:13
He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.”
Proverbs 2:5
“Them thou shalt understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.”
Proverbs 3:8
“It shall be health to thy navel and marrow to thy bones.”
Proverbs 10:27
“The fear of the Lord prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked will be cut short.”
Proverbs 14:26-27
“In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence; And His children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
Proverbs 15:16
“Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.”
Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the Lord tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited by evil.”
Proverbs 22:4
“By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honor and life.”
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