WED: “The fear of the lord is directly connected to worship”

TEXT:  PSALM 5

  1. The fear of the Lord motivates us to worship Him    Psalm 5:7-10
    1. It is a personal & individual commitment
    2. It is something we must engage ourselves to do
    3. It is something that helps us submit ourselves to God’s leading
    4. It is something that puts us in a place to experience God’s help
  2. Worship in the fear of the Lord involves communication    Psalm 5:1-3
    1. Communication in worship that includes words
    2. Communication in worship that includes respect & reverence
    3. Communication in worship that includes focus of thought
    4. Communication in worship that includes passionate prayer
    5. Communication in worship that includes priority in schedule
  3. Worship in the fear of the Lord includes honoring the Lord     Psalm 5:4-6
    1. Honoring God as the Holy God He is
    2. Honoring God as the transcendent God He is
    3. Honoring God as the sovereign authority He is
  4. Worship in the fear of the Lord results in joy     Psalm 5:11-12
    1. All who trust in the Lord can rejoice
    2. All who love the Lord can be joyful in Him
    3. All who live for God’s glory enjoy His blessings