June 19

Today's Reading: Proverbs 1:1-33

From the Faithlife Study Bible:
"Proverbs consists of many wise sayings, compiled into a book. These sayings offer practical advice for daily life and vary widely in their content—ranging from work and money to speech, integrity, and discipline. But the wisdom in Proverbs is not just about practical advice; Proverbs reminds us that true wisdom derives from the fear of Yahweh and has its source in Him."

No doubt the key verse in chapter 1 is verse 7. The idea that wisdom is rooted in the fear of the Lord is weaved throughout the entire book. So it's obviously important for us to understand what it means to fear the Lord. Two books that I've read recently really helped me to develop a better understanding of what it means to fear the Lord. Here is how I would define the fear of the Lord:

The fear of the Lord is trusting God fully in every area of my life because I understand just how much He loves me.

I'd love to get your thoughts on that definition.

Here are the two books in case you want to read more:
Rejoice and Tremble: The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord, by Michael Reeves
Fearless: Free in Christ in an Age of Anxiety, by Rachel Starr Thomson, Mercy Hope, Carolyn Currey