FEAR GOD

Psalm 76:1-12 / Keywords 76:11

Make vows to the LORD your God and fulfill them; let all the neighbouring lands bring gifts to the One to be feared.

 

1. This psalm sings God’s miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem—perhaps from the strong Assyrian army (2 Kings 19). God who dwelt in Zion showed his great power on behalf of his people. He broke the flashing arrows of the Assyrian army and made them lie still. He revealed his great name in Jerusalem by keeping it as the city of peace. God’s glory was shown even more brightly by silencing the fearsome wrath of the Assyrians. Therefore, God alone is to be feared because he judges and saves. So, his people, in godly fear, should make vows to live by faith to this awesome God and fulfill them. They should bring the gifts of heartfelt thanks, devotion, and commitment to him.

 

2. Our God is great, awesome, and almighty. No creature can stand in resistance against him. At times, fearsome, Assyrian-army-like problems can besiege us and make us fret. However, they can be silenced by God who is able to turn problems around to reveal his glory. Therefore, we must fear God and honor him, offering him our thanks and praises. We must also share God’s great name with all peoples of all nations so that they can fear God and bring gifts to him.

 

Prayer Lord, you are renowned in your created world. Help me to fear you, glorify you and make your name known in the world.

One Word Great is God’s name