It sounds strange to talk about the fear of God. The word conveys an idea of fright or dread, which makes people see God as though He were intolerant with our flaws and weaknesses. This concept was passed down through time, by priests and prophets, until the coming of the Messiah. That was when the image of a harsh, punishing God of Abraham was replaced with the image of a loving God. Jesus, the image of the invisible God, the Firstborn over all creation (Colossians 1:15), manifested the character of God the Father, with compassion for the afflicted and the needy.

Having a true fear of God is all about faith, respect and the practice of His Word. As a result, fear makes the faithful wise to remain firm as a living offering on the altar. He understands the will of his Lord and stays in constant, unbroken communion with Him.

“Make vows to the LORD your God, and pay them; let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought to be feared.” (Psalm 76:11)