Fear of the Lord - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

Not our equal
merely in his image
a pale copy, feet of clay
dust into whom
you alone breathe life

Fear of the Lord
your awesome power
to judge, to love
You alone offering
salvation, redemption

I fall at your feet
begging for forgiveness
choosing to be a slave
you the Master of all.
a righteous fear in my heart.

August 12, 2009
Psalm 111:10
New Revised Standard Version:
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever.”
New Century Version
“Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord;
those who obey his orders have good understanding.
He should be praised forever.”
and Alive Now Daily Reflection
for August 12, 2009
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-august-10-16/
and see
----
The Beginning of Wisdom

In the beginning, we were afraid
we knew our nakedness
biting into the flesh of the fruit
of the forbidden tree

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
the psalmist wrote, oh so long ago
We forget so often
forget He is a jealous God
forget our weakness without him
walk in our own paths
for a separate false idol
graven images and temporal pleasures
Opportunities of epiphany lost
in our self-reliance

Cleave to the Lord
follow his commands
love one another
share in the Good News
Hear His still voice
burning within you now

July 1, 2006 7:50am
Psalm 111:10