[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 02]] ## Title: Serve the Lord ## Scripture: (Psalm 2:11) “Serve the Lord in fear. Repent in terror.” (NET) ## Observation: Today’s passage speaks of God as our King and One who is to be honored with reverent fear. For some reason there are many who think this is a bad thing. Perhaps it is the fault of us pastors and theologians. We have done so much work trying to help make God “relatable” that we have gone too far and made people think He is only a little better than us. Some see it as absurd to teach that we must have a holy fear of God. We are afraid of lions, so we give them respect, but we are not supposed to be the same toward God? God created the heavens and the earth. He can end it all in a second if He were to choose it. We have every reason to be afraid. However, the beautiful thing is that His character assures us He will not do so. He is good, and His mercy endures forever. Therefore, we have a holy fear because of what He could do, and we have a reverent love because of what He has done with this power. He has saved us. ## Application: Think about the greatness of God. Realize how great He is and how good He is. We serve an amazing God. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for loving us the way You do.