Is This the Fear of the Lord or Am I Afraid of God?

The subject of the “fear of the Lord” can bring about great confusion in the lives of many believers, instead of empowerment to their faith journey. When the fear of the Lord is brought up or taught, many are instead bound in being afraid of God.
This brings out a bigger issue that is at work. Many believers are taught about God’s holiness, glory and judgment, without experiencing His relational ways. They are not rooted in His love. We are told of His intense majesty and sinlessness, but often in a way that does not encourage us to approach Him.
Many keep a “safe distance” from God or they struggle to ever experience deeper connection, because their hearts have not been rooted in God’s kindness, goodness and love. Nor do they understand His grace, which empowers us through Christ to come boldly before Him.
It’s been my observation that masses of believers struggle with being afraid of God. They’re uncomfortable with being close to Him and are often avoiding Him. An anxiousness never lets them settle into God’s love.
Maybe they feel they can never be holy enough to relate to God or have been religiously trained to perform for God. But simple intimacy with God is difficult, as their perception of God is fear-based.
In this video, I will share about:
- What makes the "Fear of the Lord" a challenging subject?
- What exactly is the fear of the Lord?
- What does my life look like when I live afraid of God?
- What does it look like when I live with a healthy fear of the Lord?
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  • @forthejourney6895
    @forthejourney68953 жыл бұрын

    I find lately it’s been difficult to sit in Gods presence - either worship, reading the Bible, etc., because I’m afraid of what God will say. This helps so much.. He speaks in love, and this is something I’m learning daily.. something helped me the other day: “If you feel so unworthy and that you’ve messed up so badly that God doesn’t love you, that’s unbelief.”. Thanks eternally Mark. 🤍

  • @ellaescoto4955

    @ellaescoto4955

    3 жыл бұрын

    No waaaaaaayyy this is how I feel!

  • @HS-tm4xe

    @HS-tm4xe

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can relate. Thanks for sharing.

  • @blu0clue720

    @blu0clue720

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is how I feel too!

  • @all-thingswithbillhirsch2528
    @all-thingswithbillhirsch25282 жыл бұрын

    Definitely something I struggle with. I am so afraid of God, it’s hard to accept His love. I have been struggling with having a clear conscience, today i realized my clear conscience will no come from looking within but from looking to Christ. He gives a clear conscience when we have faith that He died for our sins and is sufficient to do so.

  • @kalinpalmer1143
    @kalinpalmer114310 ай бұрын

    “First if you want to know God , you have to see him as a Father “ . That gives me comfort

  • @mariovasquez7672
    @mariovasquez76723 жыл бұрын

    I just pray to God last night about been afraid of Him and that I want this to end , I hope this will gel me release that negative fear

  • @scraytonify1

    @scraytonify1

    3 жыл бұрын

    PErfect love casts out fear

  • @lindatobgui825
    @lindatobgui825 Жыл бұрын

    I am so thankful for this. A minister at my church came up to me and said that God showed him a verse specifically for me which was James 4:8 I have been struggling with OCD anxiety and double mindedness, ever since I could remember. I am currently Working on having a intimate relationship with God.. I was raised in religion, then walked away, started practicing astrology and divination, and then gave my life to Jesus last year in August. I have always wondered what the fear of the lord meant. This is very helpful 🙏

  • @emilythiem8043
    @emilythiem80432 жыл бұрын

    I am filled with so much fear that I’ve lost who God really is. Thank you for this video

  • @kyletelan6945
    @kyletelan69453 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark, I don’t know how I got to believe that we worship a crazy, vindictive God, but I’m so glad I found you because you have allowed me to start seeing condemnation for what it really is :) thank you.

  • @veronicafravola7145
    @veronicafravola7145 Жыл бұрын

    I struggle with this. A negative fear of going to hell idk why. I repeneded and I try my best to be aware of my bad habits and I'm trying to understand that is not about works but faith. I don't really know how to experience God really.

  • @daleenduplessis8074
    @daleenduplessis80743 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Abba Father..that You always love me Amen.

  • @Brian-rs4ug
    @Brian-rs4ug3 жыл бұрын

    This video clearly explains what it really means to “fear God.” A healthy fear of God is actually a good thing.

  • @marktdejesus

    @marktdejesus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pray it helps all those who watch. Thanks Brian.

  • @melissadejesus4958

    @melissadejesus4958

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Brian for all your wonderful comments and the encouragement you give in the live feeds ! Means a lot to us ❤️

  • @NewBornNickumz
    @NewBornNickumz Жыл бұрын

    I do admit I feel like He is somehow always mad or upset at me 😕

  • @kathrinkaefer
    @kathrinkaefer Жыл бұрын

    I grew up afraid of my father and that has coloured how I experience God too.

  • @ladydonna37
    @ladydonna373 жыл бұрын

    You're such a good Dad. What a blessing to hear that you take your kids to the zoo & teach Max how to use a pocket knife. If only all Dad's took time w/their kids the world would be a different place. Will you adopt me?? Even though I'm old enough to be your mom. Ha!! You did a wonderful job teaching on this. Great explanation of awe reverence & respect.. Really helpful!! Thanks Dad 😀

  • @daleenduplessis8074
    @daleenduplessis80743 жыл бұрын

    Lord Help me to fear You more and more and see Your Greatness...

  • @newchangenewlife
    @newchangenewlife3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, wow, wow...this was definitely heaven sent! Thank you for being obedient to God, I needed this!

  • @tonypino5415
    @tonypino5415 Жыл бұрын

    AMEN AMEN AMEN Preachers always say God is being distant because we have a hidden sin. Well in that logic God is being distant from the preacher too because Jesus said No one is good except the Father. Literally every Christian is struggling with some kind of sin. So does that mean that none of us can approach God? Or is it just our own shame and fear our sin making us believe that God isn't close? Because Paul said to approach the throne of God boldly. And he even called himself the chief of sinners!

  • @wilnelyssantos9456
    @wilnelyssantos94562 жыл бұрын

    How can I be perfected in his love. Can someone help me. I am so lost now. All I wanted was to have a relationship with God, get to know him. But all I get is just fear and anxiety. I am tired of this already. To be honest I dont want to read my bible any stupid thing causes my anxiety, like if I say something bad that I think is a Sin. If I get a bad thought I get anxiety. This is just annoying me this is not what I wanted when I came to God. I feel like nothing is happening for me. I dont look for him i dont even know what to read anymore in the bible. I am so tired, no one guided me when I first came to God. I seriously dont know how to act what is a sin what to do around God.

  • @lyndaotieno5266

    @lyndaotieno5266

    3 ай бұрын

    How are you now? Hope you're in a better place. Struggling with the same ,wasn't able to read the bible, it's still a challenge but I have started a bible study with someone,I pray it helps and God can use it to teach everything I do not know 🙏

  • @ut753
    @ut7533 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO Much for this!! I'm so glad I found your ministry!!!!

  • @pohidie94
    @pohidie942 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Your words helped me a lot, you can only imagine. I thank the Holy Spirit for showing you this wisdom that you may share it with others.

  • @lovelifeang2154
    @lovelifeang21543 жыл бұрын

    I mistakenly touched the dislike button. For the record, i LOOOVE all of his videos. They have been giving me much FREEDOM in my mind!!

  • @melissadejesus4958

    @melissadejesus4958

    3 жыл бұрын

    😊 so wonderful to hear that!

  • @HS-tm4xe
    @HS-tm4xe3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So helpful!

  • @DJ50068
    @DJ500682 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this!

  • @anonymom_
    @anonymom_ Жыл бұрын

    This is so so good. Thank you!

  • @normacid5144
    @normacid5144 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video thank you!

  • @antonego7950
    @antonego7950 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks friend ❤

  • @osmarjr1070
    @osmarjr10703 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a video about the subject of dealing with the so overwhelming feelings of shame and guilty after backslidding repeatedly and deeply into porn? We feel shame of doing something filthy, even immoral, and hiding front others. We feel bad of wilfully doing something wrong knowing that was bad. We feel undeserving forgiveness. Unworthy of blessings. Unworthy of grace.

  • @mariovasquez7672

    @mariovasquez7672

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m with you ! I’m in the same situation! You are not the only want , please pray to God not to fix you but to show you his love ❤️, I still have those desires but God has show up in love but I wish I would stop doing what I’m doing for all. I hope Mark De Jesus can make a video about because that would help us.

  • @shawnboahene5231

    @shawnboahene5231

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well to tell the truth, we don’t deserve God’s forgiveness and mercy that’s why it’s a gift. It’s something that we cannot earn. That’s probably the reason why you feel the way you do because our performance driven ways are conflicting with the grace and mercy that are gifts from God. I felt this way many times but I know it’s often the ocd I have. If you have an issue with porn know that you are not alone my friend. Many of us even me had that affliction. Do not be afraid and go to God with any issues he’s always a prayer away. God is all knowing he knows about our condition and difficulties he knows it won’t be easy for us, he is concerned about how earnest we are in trying to follow we will never be perfect but our hearts and mind seek to follow him. Please do not give up if you fail go to him again and again. God bless you.

  • @zhdargie-doig
    @zhdargie-doig2 ай бұрын

    I do absolutely fear God!!!!

  • @benjessikarogers1187
    @benjessikarogers11876 ай бұрын

    Amen

  • @veronicafravola7145
    @veronicafravola7145 Жыл бұрын

    Which book is best on this topic?

  • @jeremiahdaniel2943
    @jeremiahdaniel29432 жыл бұрын

    How do I get to run an obsessive compulsion that seems like comes from a place of corruption even when I prayed against every spirit and everything all I keep doing is wanting to say the wrong things say all kind of filthy and ungodly things all kind of blasphemy what do I do to overcome this what is the source of this issue cuz I've prayed against OCD approved against all these things but what is going on

  • @BD-cv3wu
    @BD-cv3wu3 жыл бұрын

    Pretty sure fear of the Lord is Jesus saying "Do what I say or die." I never see Jesus as human in the Bible. I see Him pretty much unemotional and mimicking human behaviors and "feelings". Most of what He says seems to have a very cold metallic feeling to it.

  • @tillyanne1133

    @tillyanne1133

    2 жыл бұрын

    He wept when Lazarus died and offered mercy to the adulterous women when the pharacies tried to stone her. He cried and prayed alot for us he is far from unemotional.

  • @v1g661

    @v1g661

    Жыл бұрын

    Do what I say or die? Do you think it that bad? He gave us free will, He didn’t have to save us but He did. Man chooses to live in bondage and rebellion time and time again and not in Godliness. Trust me I know. He is heavily implying we need to follow Him or we will follow Satan to hell. There is only two sides.

  • @BD-cv3wu

    @BD-cv3wu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tillyanne1133 There is zero reason why she needed to be stoned and Jesus should have paid attention to what was happening to Lazarus. Then he wouldn't have needed to die. Instead Jesus used him as an example. He literally "used" him. Because all we really are is dust conglomerates to Him in the first place. He isn't preventative at all, which is a big reason why America is falling in the first place. We don't try to prevent things from happening, just make the best of things when they do happen - which is pure stupidity at its finest. Instead of making sure certain things NEVER happen let's just assume they will and then make up for it afterwards. Corruption straight from the start.

  • @Gary-jh3wd
    @Gary-jh3wd3 жыл бұрын

    Okay Mark so effectively, that is proactively..what does it mean to be established in His love? How? Do we just pray for it?

  • @blu0clue720

    @blu0clue720

    2 жыл бұрын

    “Establish” is to set up on a “firm or permanent basis.” When God establishes us, it’s forever.

  • @blu0clue720

    @blu0clue720

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s not something that we do, or something that God withholds from us. All we do is accept Him and He does the rest

  • @KelilaMurdock
    @KelilaMurdock2 жыл бұрын

    22:45

  • @thejukeboxhero6387
    @thejukeboxhero63873 жыл бұрын

    THE WORLD LOVES THE DREAM BUT HATES THE DREAMER.

  • @lukastheprussian4465
    @lukastheprussian4465 Жыл бұрын

    39:27

  • @thejukeboxhero6387
    @thejukeboxhero63873 жыл бұрын

    HOW COULD SOMEONE TEACH THE FEAR OF THE LORD IF YOU NEVER BEEN THROUGH THE PROCESS OF THE FEAR OF GOD. WHICH THERE'S NOT ONE BIBLE ALIVE TODAY THAT CAN TEACH THE FEAR OF THE LORD.

  • @wilnelyssantos9456
    @wilnelyssantos94562 жыл бұрын

    Please someone read my comment and help.

  • @pre-eminent4405

    @pre-eminent4405

    2 жыл бұрын

    are you okay?

  • @pre-eminent4405

    @pre-eminent4405

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will pray for you do not lose hope

  • @smilejoy7904

    @smilejoy7904

    Жыл бұрын

    God bless you, sweet heart. He isn't a dangerous person. He is the safest Person! You can be yourself around Him. There is no need to be someone else. He is not going to lash at you in anger. He understands you and has compassion on you. And He cares when nobody else does. He is a loving Father. May we refuse to think of Him anything less than this - He is The Loving Farther we always longed for!Jesus is proof. To save us, to rescue, to free, to redeem - it took nothing less than the very death of the Only One God's Begotten Son. Father gave His Beloved Son for you and me to show us that He loves us just as He loves Him. No one will love us as He does. He loves us at our worst. The Holy Blood of Jesus Christ continually washes us from all unrighteousness so His Holy Spirit can abide in us. We can't save ourselves. And we better don't try. We'll fail ourselves miserably. He must save and He Alone. He is our sound foundation and our only true Cornerstone. Don't be your own judge. May God help you to receive true love from above. May He help you to trust as a little child! His grace and peace be with you and those you love.

  • @v1g661

    @v1g661

    Жыл бұрын

    Whats wrong?

  • @thejukeboxhero6387
    @thejukeboxhero63872 жыл бұрын

    Jealousy and hate is the easy way out. THE WORLD LOVES THE DREAM BUT HATES THE DREAMER. HATER...

  • @troyhayder6986
    @troyhayder69862 жыл бұрын

    Who cares if your afraid of god... God is afraid of frickin teddy bears...

  • @v1g661

    @v1g661

    Жыл бұрын

    You don’t understand who God is then. God is the mighty I am, the alpha and the omega, the ruler of all and the good sheaperd, the god you speak of is not the sovereign and faithful God we have. I pray that you will repent of your idolatry and come to Christ.

  • @troyhayder6986

    @troyhayder6986

    Жыл бұрын

    @@v1g661 god is a three letter word....three is binary 11 mirror calculus either way you read it...say ten won...