What Does it Mean to Fear the Lord?

All throughout the Old Testament and New Testament, we read that God’s people should “fear the Lord”. We also are told in many verses to “fear not” or “do not fear”. Fear is a hard emotion for us to understand as it is; the differences in these verses can make it extra confusing! But because the fear of the Lord is a topic woven throughout all of Scripture, we know it’s important. So we have to ask: what is the fear of the Lord? How does it impact our real, everyday lives? And if it’s a good thing, how do we grow in our fear of the Lord?   Many conversations on this topic simplify the fear of the Lord to awe and reverence, and that’s not wrong. But this is such a tremendous calling for believers that it’s worth digging deeper. Come join our conversation!    Resources mentioned in this episode: Prayers for My Children Verse Card Set by The Daily Grace Co. Olipop Soda Blueletterbible.com  “Emotions and the Heart” Study by The Daily Grace Co. A Holy Fear by Christina Fox “Mercy in the Storm” Jonah Study by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 127 You’re in a Battle: Engaging in Spiritual Warfare by Daily Grace Ep. 129 Complaining: Godly Grief or Crossing the Line? with Lauren Weir by Daily Grace “Attributes of God” Verse Card Set by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 7 Preaching the Gospel to Yourself by Daily Grace Ep. 107 Fasting and Feasting by Daily Grace @dailygracepodcast   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Psalm 23:4 Psalm 34:9 Matthew 10:28 Isaiah 41:10 Acts 9:31 Colossians 3:3 Exodus 19:16-20 Mark 4:41 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Proverbs 9:10 Psalm 14:1 Psalm 56:3, 8-11 Romans 8:31-39   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations!   Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *