As Jesus Did, Delight in the Fear of the LORD

Back in October of 2016, as I began Trevor’s Thoughts, I remember a study of “Jesus is Better” with our church and small group bible study. We were looking into just how it is that Jesus is better than the world around us. Now, here I am about two months away from 5 years of study, I am brought to a passage that reminds me again that Jesus is better and it is He that we should be looking to imitate.

“³And his delight shall be in the fear of the LORD.” – Isaiah 11:3 (ESV)

Too often in this world we are given the idea that we are free to do as we will and our own thing. Well, I choose to do as the one that is better, Jesus. He walked this earth as we do, along side us. In doing so, He experienced that which we do and has first-hand knowledge and experience in all things that are of man. He was subjected to the joy as well as temptations that we are here in this world. And through it all, Jesus remained faithful to God.

You see, Jesus delighted in the fear, respect and adoration, of the LORD. He wanted nothing but to bring glory to God and do His will each and every day. So much so, that He was crucified for doing so and yet He never wavered in His fear of the LORD. Jesus is better and was certainly the example of what right looks like for us to imitate.

In my world, as likely in yours, it is difficult to find the right way to approach things without upsetting the apple cart with those that are around me. I have to work and live with them and therefor am tempted to “go along” with whatever it is to be sure and maintain the peace. But am I really being all that God wants me to be in those scenarios, NO. I have to remember that to truly have the fear of the LORD, I have to follow the lead of Jesus and delight in the fear of the LORD so as to bring glory to Him at every turn, regardless of the worldly consequences. How to do that is a topic for another time, but I will say that surrounding yourself with those of like mind and action is a really great place to start.

Where are you finding your inspiration for your approach to the world? Do you have the fear of the LORD? What if you were to do as Jesus and delight in the fear of the LORD?