What is this fear? This is a reverential fear, respect and esteem for who God is, our almighty Sovereign. Because of this reverential fear, Christians want to serve God, and not offend him. The Christian delights in reading and applying the word of God.
V4,7-8 - "Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion and righteous. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings:; his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid....."
Sometimes in our daily life, things can get very dark. Persecutions arise from family members who do not believe or appreciate that you are a Christian. Perhaps neighbours shun the gospel you have shared with them. Perhaps some close family members are living a very sinful and self-destructive life. All of these things are very dark but as you give these things over to the Lord, he is gracious, compassionatae and merciful, giving his light to the darkness and giving you peace.
Sometimes we hear on the news or wherever of very evil things, but the Christian is not afraid of what might come, he trusts in the Lord knowing that he has a home in heaven no matter what happens on this earth. He has peace through what comes.
V10 "The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish."
The unsaved do not understand this peace, they think that you are strange and rail against you. But God is in control, and the railings of the unsaved will cease.
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