The NIV 365 Day Devotional

Is God Frightening?

“Fear the Lord” is a phrase we find frequently in the Old Testament. Does it mean that we should be frightened of God? Apparently not. “Fear the Lord” gradually became a standard phrase for a good relationship with God. A good relationship begins with a reverent sense that God is so powerful and righteous that we dare not take him lightly. But it goes on from awe to a sense of deep security, as Psalm 34 fully demonstrates. Take a few minutes today to read Psalm 34 and reflect on what it means to “fear of the Lord”.

Taken from the NIV Student Bible.