Psalm 111
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” — Psalm 111:10
Wisdom doesn’t begin with age, education, or experience. According to Scripture, it begins with something far deeper: a right posture toward God. When the psalmist says, “the fear of the Lord,” he’s not talking about terror or shrinking back. He is describing a reverent awe—an awareness of God’s holiness, power, and authority that shapes how we live. It is the recognition that God is God… and we are not.
This kind of fear anchors us. It pulls our hearts into alignment with God’s truth and steadies our steps when the world feels unstable. When we stand in awe of who God is, we begin to see life differently. Decisions become clearer. Temptations lose some of their appeal. Priorities shift. Wisdom grows not because we suddenly know all the answers, but because we trust the One who does.
True wisdom is lived, not merely learned. Psalm 111:10 reminds us that “all who follow His precepts have good understanding.” Wisdom is revealed in obedience—in choosing God’s ways, even when they are countercultural, inconvenient, or costly. The more we walk with Him, the more we recognize His faithfulness, and the deeper our reverence becomes.
Today, ask God to renew within you a holy awe for who He is. Let His greatness humble you, His goodness draw you near, and His Word guide your steps. Wisdom begins where self-confidence ends and God-confidence begins.
May your reverence lead you into clarity, strength, and a life firmly rooted in Him.
