They were all struck with astonishment and began glorifying God; and they were filled with fear, saying, "We have seen remarkable things today." (Luke 5:26 NASB)
Filled with fear. It seems unexpected to be seized by astonishment, glorifying God and filled with fear all at the same time, but that's how it was. Let's look at the word translated as fear first. "phobos" is the Greek word here and is used 47 times in Scripture. It is used here to indicate not only a fear of God's power but also a fear of displeasing Him. It is a fear of displeasing God that is greater than our fear of being in the presence of the Holy One. We need more of that fear, don't we?
This phrase "filled with fear" uses the Greek word "pimplēmi", translated as fear. It can also mean "furnished".
Selah. Pause and consider that idea of being furnished with the fear of displeasing God.
What difference would it make in our attitudes and actions if we were furnished with the fear of displeasing God? Would you do anything differently?
For today, pray that we and our loved ones would be filled with such a holy fear that our greatest desire is to please Our Lord, that one who is the Lover of our soul.
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