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January 9 - February 14, 2025
“I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die. For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better” (Philippians 1:20–21).
Wow!
“Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28).
any fear in your life only identifies what you haven’t put under the cross; you still own that area of your life.”
When we do, we live in what others greatly desire but just can’t find: peace, confidence, and freedom from fear.
Passage: Fear of the LORD leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm. (Proverbs 19:23)
Profession: Jesus is my Lord. I give Him ownership of all areas of my life. May it be done unto me according to His will.
AMEN!
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. —PROVERBS 22:6
Holy fear benefits our descendants—“They
In eternity, many will possess greater honor and influence due to their descendants’ obedience in building the kingdom.
“Through Christ Jesus, God has blessed the Gentiles with the same blessing he promised to Abraham” (Galatians 3:14).
How joyful are those who fear the LORD and delight in obeying his commands. Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed. (Psalm 112:1–2)
“His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation” (Luke 1:50 NKJV).
“Every house should be a little church.”
God’s promise to you who fear the Lord is that your children “will be mighty on earth” (Psalm 112:2 NKJV).
Passage: Your children will be like vigorous young olive trees as they sit around your table. That is the LORD’S blessing for those who fear him. (Psalm 128:3–4)
Prayer: Dear Lord, Your Word states that I will secure an enduring legacy by walking in holy fear. I believe Your promise that my children will be mighty on the earth, they will be influential, successful, and will bring honor to Your name and mine. I commit to continue to boldly pray for these promises to hold true. I ask this in Jesus’ name, amen.
Profession: My children are mighty on the earth, successful everywhere they go, and they possess the gates of their enemies.
When we are defining in what man’s true wisdom consists, the most convenient word to use is that which distinctly expresses the fear of God. —AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO
Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding . . . nothing you desire can compare with her. (Proverbs 3:13, 15)
When God promotes, no one and no circumstance can demote!
Wisdom, therefore, is the path to enduring significance.
Wisdom must be discovered; it’s hidden, but n...
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. (Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 9:10 NKJV)
“A rich store of . . . wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure” (Isaiah 33:6 NIV).
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death. (Proverbs 14:27 NKJV)
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom. (Proverbs 15:33 NKJV)
“Yes, I know you are innocent. That’s why I kept you from sinning against me, and why I did not let you touch her.” (Genesis 20:6)
I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and nets, whose hands are fetters. He who pleases God shall escape from her, but the sinner shall be trapped by her. (Ecclesiastes 7:26 NKJV)
“Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world” (James 4:8).
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age. (Titus 2:11–12 NKJV)
Embrace holy fear as your great treasure. Guard it more diligently than you would millions of dollars, the most expensive jewelry, or the nicest home.
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life” (Proverbs 4:23).
Passage: Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! . . . For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD. But those who miss me injure themselves. (Proverbs 8:1, 35–36)
Profession: I am determined to seek my Lord Jesus’ wisdom in every decision I make.
The fear of God corresponds to the humble. —AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO
True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life. (Proverbs 22:4)
How joyful are those who fear the LORD and delight in obeying his commands. . . . They themselves will be wealthy, and their good deeds will last forever. (Psalm 112:1, 3)
a person who truly fears God will handle wealth properly and not succumb to the trap of covetousness.
Now when evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. (Matthew 27:57–58 NKJV)
Fear the LORD, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need. Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the LORD will lack no good thing. (Psalm 34:9–10)
The fear of the Lord gives the wisdom that benefits all those under its influence;
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need” (Matthew 6:33).
the virtuous woman in the book of Proverbs. She possesses tremendous qualities. She’s trustworthy, wise, diligent, energetic, hardworking, prosperous, wealthy, kind, assists those in need, and defends the helpless.
“She is clothed with strength and dignity” (Proverbs 31:25).
Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised. (Proverbs 31:30)
Passage: All who fear the LORD will hate evil . . . I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me. I have riches and honor, as well as enduring wealth and justice. (Proverbs 8:13, 17–18)
Nobility is wrapped up in our character, not our title or position.
my divine mission of serving others.
Profession: I have been promised by my heavenly Father riches, honor, and a long life in pursuing holy fear and true humility.
A sensible person stays on the right path. —PROVERBS 15:21
