This morning I was reading Proverbs 1:7 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge." The word for knowledge means wisdom, discernment, understanding, skill or perception. All things that I long for in my life as a worship leader. One of my constant prayers is that God would give me "Leadership Instinct". I define leadership instinct as the wisdom to act in the right way at the right time for the right reason. Solomon says that type of discernment, instinct, wisdom, skill starts with fearing God. Why is that true? Because God is all wise and all knowing. And He shares His mind and heart with those who love and revere Him. So I must move forward with fear... fear of the Lord and He will give me the wisdom I need to be the Leader He has created me to be.
What does the fear of the Lord produce in my life? According to Proverbs fear of the Lord...
Gives me Knowledge 1:7
Gives me Knowledge of God 2:5
Gives me a distaste for evil 8:13
Gives me Wisdom 9:10, 15:33
Adds length to my life 10:27
Aids me in living a righteous lifestyle 14:2
Helps me Avoid evil 14:16, 16:6
It is a fountain of life 14:27; 19:23
Produces an atmosphere of security in my home 14:26
Brings me wealth and honor 22:4
Keeps me from being envioius 23:17
Brings me blessing 28:14
[Currently playing on my IPod: Drifted by Groove Armada]
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