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31 Meditations
Standing in Awe: 31 Meditations on Fearing God
The Bible tells us to “serve the LORD with fear” (Ps. 2:11) and that the fear of the Lord is “the beginning of wisdom” (Prov. 9:10). But what does fearing God mean, and how does it work itself out in our lives? In this book of meditations, David M. Cook helps us understand the fear of God as “a joyful, awestruck trembling before God.” In working through this book, you will not only find a month’s worth of devotional thoughts to help you learn what it means to fear God, but you will also be encouraged to set your heart on the benefits that fearing God brings.
Contents
Preface
What Is the Fear of God?How Important Is It to Fear God?Don’t Be Scared of God, Do Fear GodFearing God Inwardly Means Worshiping God Out LoudFearing God Means Joyfully Obeying GodFearing God Means Turning from Idols to Trust GodFearing God Means Turning Away from Pride and EvilFearing God Means Not Fearing ManFearing God Means Obeying (and Disobeying) AuthoritiesFearing God Means Never Using Power to Hurt OthersGod Fearers Make the Best LeadersGod Fearers Make the Best Husbands and WivesGod Teaches Us to Fear HimWithout the Spirit, Our Fear of God Will FadeWe Learn to Fear God by Reading His Word DailyWe Learn to Fear God by Marveling at His Sovereign MightWe Learn to Fear God by Marveling at His CreationWe Learn to Fear God by Remembering What He Has Done for UsWe Learn to Fear God by GivingWe Learn to Fear God by Receiving His ForgivenessWe Learn to Fear God by Marveling at His Eternal KingdomGod Delights in Those Who Fear HimFearing God Brings Wisdom and Its BenefitsFearing God Stirs His CompassionFearing God Moves Him to Answer PrayerFearing God Brings Friendship with GodFearing God Brings ProtectionFearing God Multiplies the ChurchFearing God Will Bring Overwhelming BlessingOne Day the Whole Earth Will Fear GodJesus Christ Fears GodEndorsements
“In this very accessible devotional, Pastor David Cook combines rich scriptural insight with practical reflection on a vital biblical theme. Each reading does not take too much time but provides enough thought to last the entire day! Since fearing God ‘is man’s all’ (Eccl. 12:13), then we can do no better than to reflect on that every day. Standing in Awe helps you do exactly that!”
—Nicholas G. Piotrowski, president, Indianapolis Theological Seminary
“In a culture in which the autonomy of self is the highest value rather than the authority of God, far too many believers have lost their sense of awe and reverence. This insightful devotional will help you to regain your vision of the greatness of God. My friend David Cook is an excellent pastor and clear communicator, and he leads us to the throne daily through this work!”
—Jay Strother, senior pastor, Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood, Tennessee
About the Author
David M. Cook serves as senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Greenwood, Indiana, and is on the faculty at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Contents
Preface
What Is the Fear of God?How Important Is It to Fear God?Don’t Be Scared of God, Do Fear GodFearing God Inwardly Means Worshiping God Out LoudFearing God Means Joyfully Obeying GodFearing God Means Turning from Idols to Trust GodFearing God Means Turning Away from Pride and EvilFearing God Means Not Fearing ManFearing God Means Obeying (and Disobeying) AuthoritiesFearing God Means Never Using Power to Hurt OthersGod Fearers Make the Best LeadersGod Fearers Make the Best Husbands and WivesGod Teaches Us to Fear HimWithout the Spirit, Our Fear of God Will FadeWe Learn to Fear God by Reading His Word DailyWe Learn to Fear God by Marveling at His Sovereign MightWe Learn to Fear God by Marveling at His CreationWe Learn to Fear God by Remembering What He Has Done for UsWe Learn to Fear God by GivingWe Learn to Fear God by Receiving His ForgivenessWe Learn to Fear God by Marveling at His Eternal KingdomGod Delights in Those Who Fear HimFearing God Brings Wisdom and Its BenefitsFearing God Stirs His CompassionFearing God Moves Him to Answer PrayerFearing God Brings Friendship with GodFearing God Brings ProtectionFearing God Multiplies the ChurchFearing God Will Bring Overwhelming BlessingOne Day the Whole Earth Will Fear GodJesus Christ Fears GodEndorsements
“In this very accessible devotional, Pastor David Cook combines rich scriptural insight with practical reflection on a vital biblical theme. Each reading does not take too much time but provides enough thought to last the entire day! Since fearing God ‘is man’s all’ (Eccl. 12:13), then we can do no better than to reflect on that every day. Standing in Awe helps you do exactly that!”
—Nicholas G. Piotrowski, president, Indianapolis Theological Seminary
“In a culture in which the autonomy of self is the highest value rather than the authority of God, far too many believers have lost their sense of awe and reverence. This insightful devotional will help you to regain your vision of the greatness of God. My friend David Cook is an excellent pastor and clear communicator, and he leads us to the throne daily through this work!”
—Jay Strother, senior pastor, Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood, Tennessee
About the Author
David M. Cook serves as senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Greenwood, Indiana, and is on the faculty at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
112 pages, Paperback
Published January 7, 2025
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