WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEAR THE LORD? : how the fear of god delights and strengthens

**The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord** "Let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God." —**2 Corinthians 7:1** We all have experienced fear at some point. And if we are honest, we don't usually think of fear as a good thing. So why does the Bible call us to fear the Lord? In this book, Michael Reeves explains that the fear of God is not a gloomy fear marked by anxiety but a heartfelt and happy enjoyment of God as Creator and Redeemer. As we learn more about the surprising good news of the fear of the Lord, we will discover the vital role we play in displaying to the world the awesomeness of our God.

The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord

The Bible says that a wise person fears God and keeps his commandments. But what does it actually mean to rightly fear God while also trusting him?In What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord?, Michael Reeves calls Christians to see God as the object of their fear—a fear marked not by anxiety, but by enjoyment of God. In Scripture, God's people are commanded to put off sinful fears and instead cultivate a healthy and happy fear of their awesome God. As believers learn to truly fear the Lord, they will take part in the pivotal role the church plays in exhibiting his divine qualities of holiness, blessedness, happiness, wholeness, and beauty to the world.

"The author calls believers to see God as the object of their fear--a fear marked not by anxiety, but by reverence and awe"-- Provided by publisher