DO YOU HAVE GODLY FEAR? Godly fear flows from grace, and always increases spiritual knowledge. It is the fear of a filial child, who would not on any account grieve a kind and loving parent. It is a covenant blessing. Our God bestows it on all whom He loves; and they consequently fear to offend Him, their Father; nor would they dishonour their gracious Saviour, or grieve the Holy Comforter. They fear lest they should be led astray from God by their own hearts, by Satan, by false professors, or by the world. They fear to trust their own judgments; they reverence God's word, and dread a lukewarm state. Happy is the man who thus fears alway; he happily preserves a tender conscience, a humble mind, and a consistent walk. He proves his interest in all new covenant blessings; has much to do with the blood of atonement; and enjoys a heavenly peace. He is in a happy state, standing high in the favour of God, walking in the comforts of the Holy Spirit, and keeping himself unspotted from the world. O for godly fear to rule my heart and preserve my goings!

For Meditation:
This fear is the spirit of faith,
A confidence that's strong;
An holy light to all that's right,
A bar to all that's wrong.