Scripture to Read: Psalm 128:1
The word “fear” is usually used in reference to something or someone that causes us frightfulness, dread, and even panic. But there is also the use of the word “fear” which means we have a deep reverence and awe for something or someone. As Christians, the second use of the word “fear” should be used in reference to God and God alone. Our Creator, King, Lord, and Master is the only One worthy of our fear (reverence and awe). Psalm 128 is another one of the 48 psalms in which the writer remains anonymous. God, as the Author, chose to use David, Asaph and sons, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman the Ezrahite, Ethan the Ezrahite, and other writers to write the remaining 48 anonymous psalms. Our Lord used David to write 75 of the 150 psalms, so that is why many people believe that David wrote all of the psalms. Psalm 128, like Psalm 1, starts with “How blessed is…” to get us ready to understand that God’s favor/blessing is given to those who passionately pursue Him and His Word. We do not need to ask for God’s blessing, but we must know His Word to realize who God blesses. We saw in Psalm 1 that God blesses those who delight in Him and His Word and meditate on His Word. God tells us in James 1:25 that everyone who lives/obeys His Word is blessed. God loves to bless (pour out His favor on) everyone who follows Him and His Word and chooses to hunger and thirst for Him and His Word.
Challenge & Application
· Why is God the only One worthy of our reverence and awe (worthy of our worship)?
· How are you choosing to follow God and His Word along with hungering and thirsting for Him and His Word?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!