The fear of the Lord

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” - Proverbs 1v7

Man is an amazing creation. Even in his lost state man can learn and accomplish great things. Fallen man has achieved great goals and has grasped some amazing facts in his pursuit of learning and achievement.

All of this may be fantastic and we may marvel at man’s achievements. Yet, the best man can do on his own is a limited understanding of the knowledge of what is true and vitally important. All that man accomplished here is vanity and temporal. True knowledge, the knowledge that counts for eternity, is only possible when one has a reverential awe of God. It is tragic to look around and see men striving for that knowledge and falling so far short.

For us who are Christians our knowledge of God only really begins when we too have a reverential fear of God. Apart from that we will always walk around in confusion. Our problem comes when, instead of walking in awe of God we look all around us at the things we see and try vainly to figure things out for ourselves.
Lord, help me to everyday focus my life on fearing you more so that I can know more about You.