[Manna - January 29]
The fear [reverence] of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Psalm 111:10
THIS is the only proper attitude of the creature toward
the Creator, the Author of our being, and the
Creator, Preserver and Lord of the whole universe.
When He speaks, therefore, our ears should be reverently
attentive to His voice, and every power alert
to do His bidding.
Our safety, our happiness, and
that nobility of character which prompts to love and
gratitude, and which promptly and wisely heeds instruction
and advances in knowledge and wisdom, all
depend primarily upon our supreme reverence for the
Lord.
And therefore the Lord would foster and cultivate
in us that becoming, filial reverence that is due
to His name. Z.'96-155 R2002:3