Overview

This sermon explored the blessings, wisdom, and stability that come from fearing the Lord, teaching that holy fear is not something negative but instead brings peace, security, courage, and intimacy with God. Through passages in Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Luke, and Genesis, the message emphasized that those who fear God are able to stand firm in uncertain times, remain steady in the face of bad news, and walk in wisdom that protects them from hidden spiritual traps. Examples like Abraham and Abimelech highlighted how the fear of the Lord produces reverence, obedience, and generational blessing. The sermon also contrasted worldly fear with godly fear, explaining that fearing God frees believers from being controlled by fear of circumstances, people, or the future. Other key themes included the dangers of complaining and compromise, the visible honor and dignity carried by those who fear God, and the idea that wisdom begins with reverence for the Lord. Ultimately, the message taught that the fear of the Lord is a treasure and a continual source of life that believers can actively seek by asking God for wisdom, understanding, and a deeper reverence for Him.

Notes

• When people hear the word fear they think negative thoughts. But fearing the Lord shows us that fearing the world can’t compare.
• There is a peace that you get when you fear the Lord.
• Your gifts to others don’t always have to be elaborate, they can be simple, and still make an impact.

• If you look at Abraham, God not only blessed him, but also his descendants.
• God says the person who fears him will be wealthy.
• Everything we do now will be remembered in history.
• The person who fears God will be in overwhelmed by evil.

• The person who fears the Lord will be long remembered.

• There is a generational blessing.
• Every house should be a small church
• The person who fears God will not fear bad news.

• You walk in a peace and a security that others don’t have.
• You don’t fear the man who can kill the body but not the soul, you fear the God who can cast the soul in Hell
• The person who fears God doesn’t have to be discouraged.

• Complaining to God is a big sin to him.

• The person who fears God is fearless.
• The person who fears God has influence.
• The person who fears God has honor and dignity.

• Clothing is something you see, which means that her dignity and her honor was something visible to others.

• The person who fears God has Wisdom

• Wisdom must be discovered, once found brings tremendous benefit.

• The starting place of Wisdom is the Fear of the Lord.

• Holy Fear is the KEY to the treasure.

• Fountain in Hebrew means a continuous flow.
• Snare means trap.
• The fear of the Lord helps protect you from the hidden snares.

• Even though The king wasn’t a follower of God he still Feared him.

• You have to cry out for it.

• All we have to do is ask for the Fear of the Lord.

Reflection