Psa 111:10 | KingComments | STEP | The knowledge of Divine things cannot be obtained without the fear of the LORD ( ; ). Only those who have reverence and awe for the LORD gain wisdom to make the right, God-pleasing choices in life. Whether a person is wise is shown by his actions. All who take God into account in their actions have “a good understanding” of the things of this life ( ; ). Without the awareness of His presence, knowledge of Divine things is not possible. For those who are aware of His presence, everything is different ( ). He who is wise and has a good understanding stands on a foundation that always gives reason to praise. This foundation is unshakable, it “endures forever”, because this foundation is “the fear of the LORD”. The awe and reverence for Him never cease, but continue forever. With this valuable praise we may already begin on earth. Then we sing: I have believed and therefore I sing. It is impossible to be silent in the presence of Him. The heart begins to burn ( ) and the songs of praise come naturally. After all, He is enthroned upon the praises of Israel ( ). Singing is a foretaste of eternity. You experience that you are a new creation and, like Enoch, you walk with God. The transition to heaven is then very small.

‏ Psalms 111:10

The Fear of the LORD

The knowledge of Divine things cannot be obtained without the fear of the LORD (Job 28:28; Pro 1:7 ; Pro 9:10 ; Pro 15:33). Only those who have reverence and awe for the LORD gain wisdom to make the right, God-pleasing choices in life. Whether a person is wise is shown by his actions. All who take God into account in their actions have “a good understanding” of the things of this life (Pro 3:4 ; Pro 13:15; 2Chr 30:22). Without the awareness of His presence, knowledge of Divine things is not possible. For those who are aware of His presence, everything is different (Rom 8:28).

He who is wise and has a good understanding stands on a foundation that always gives reason to praise. This foundation is unshakable, it “endures forever”, because this foundation is “the fear of the LORD”. The awe and reverence for Him never cease, but continue forever. With this valuable praise we may already begin on earth.

Then we sing: I have believed and therefore I sing. It is impossible to be silent in the presence of Him. The heart begins to burn (Lk 24:32) and the songs of praise come naturally. After all, He is enthroned upon the praises of Israel (Psa 22:3b). Singing is a foretaste of eternity. You experience that you are a new creation and, like Enoch, you walk with God. The transition to heaven is then very small.