The eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him (33:18).
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him and rescues them (34:7).
For those who fear the LORD, there is no want (34:9b).
From the above three verses, those who fear God can be assurd of His protection and provision.
The psalmist David spoke of teaching us the fear of the LORD (34:11). This would result in long life and goodness being bestowed on us (34:12). Those who fear God would refrain from speaking and doing evil (34:13-14). Instead they seek and pursue peace.
The fear of the LORD is to have a holy reverence of Him. This is very much different from the fears that are borne out of the need to avoid punishment. Our God is certainly gracious and loving; He delivers us from all our fears (34:4).
Another wonderful promise found in Isaiah 33:5-6 relating to the fear of the LORD is that it brings salvation, wisdom and knowledge (Pr 1:7; 9:10). Don't we all need them - deliverance from evil and daily wisdom and knowledge to accomplish our work.
May God's fear (and blessings) be upon you.
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