Imagine for a moment what a "God-struck" world would be like. All daily life would be put into perspective around who God is, his vast and unconditional love for us, his all powerful nature, and his desire for us to have abundant joy and eternal life with him. Sounds fantastic, doesn't it?
For example, being "awe struck" with God means the beginning of wisdom. Wisdom was with God since creation, and God's wisdom has much to teach us about love, decisions, holy living, grace, humility, and perseverance. In this light, our one desire should be to please him, while our one dread would be to offend him.
Further, awe coupled with knowledge of the Lord God Almighty has the ability to propel us into a life of understanding. But understanding of what? Using the word insight versus understanding may help us understand that the wisdom of God and the insight that provides gives us skills for living. So while we are in awe of God and know his wisdom to contain powerful life lessons, we use insight and understanding to apply his wisdom to our lives.
Proverbs mentions wisdom 40 times. This wisdom is not something that is set aside for a privileged few--it is open to all who seek and who are in awe of God, and who desire understanding and insight through knowledge of him.
If all people new God, who wouldn't be in awe of him?
"Who will not fear you, Lord,
and glorify your name?
For you alone are holy.
All nations will come and worship before you,
for your righteous deeds have been revealed.”
Revelation 14:4
The Word always provides the way if we will but read, seek and understand. Simple.
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