Fear Of Man

“The Lord of hosts — …let Him be your fear and let Him be your dread [lest you offend Him by your fear of man and distrust of Him]” (Isa 8:13 AMP).

FATHER, as with all of us, certain people have the ability to influence us. If ____ is prone to be swayed by someone at the expense of trusting You, draw (him/her) into Your wonder. Redirect (his/her) dependence of man into a fear of provoking Your wrath (ref#16, [Isa 8:13]). Make (him/her) willing to stop what (he’s/she’s) doing and be willing to stand still, open-eyed and open-handed ready to take in Your majesty alone (ref#58, p38).

“Nothing will foster…godly fear like a recognition of the sovereign Majesty of God….Happy the soul that has been awed by a view of God’s majesty, that has had a vision of God’s awful greatness, His ineffable holiness, His perfect righteousness, His irresistible power, His sovereign grace”(ref#152, p145).

Startle ____ with Your amazement-awakening power. As (he/she) reads Your words in Your Book, craft them specifically for (him/her) and I pray You craft them so (he/she) is astonished.

Give (him/her) the eyes and ears to comprehend as if (he/she) is listening to JESUS as He proclaims the good news with a formality, gravity, and authority that must be heeded and obeyed (ref#37, p80 [Mark 1:14]). Fly (him/her) away with the wonder of You. This alone will produce the godly fear (he/she) needs.