Today we’ll discover what the Book of Proverbs has to say about the subject of the “fear of the Lord.” You may be surprised at the wealth of benefits and blessings promised for those who fear God.

“Rich” describes this teaching. Derek daily walked in the fear of the Lord and the wisdom of God. Listen today as he reveals the key to receiving the insight and wisdom we need to live successful, productive lives.

Derek said, “I’m convinced—both from the study of Scripture and from personal experience—that there is absolutely nothing in all the life of faith that carries with it greater or more wonderful promises of benefit and blessing than this very theme—the fear of the Lord.” Today hear the part the fear of the Lord played in the life of Jesus—and what we can learn from that.

This week we’ll hear one of Derek’s paramount teachings. The Fear of the Lord is a subject many people fail to understand yet it is an aspect of our relationship with God that decisively determines the course of our lives. Applying these truths will affect your destiny. Discover today what the fear of the Lord is not.

Humility is required in our relationship with God as well as our relationship with others. When we humble ourselves, God will take care of us. As Derek said, “There are situations where the only solution is to humble yourself.” Perhaps you are facing just such a situation today.

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” (Ephesians 5:21). Think about the weight of the truth found in that Scripture. Derek pointed out the proof of our reverence for Christ is seen through humility with others.

If we want to be promoted, we must go down—lay aside pride, become a servant of all. Today, Derek picked up right where he left off yesterday with the story of Naaman. Listen as he explains the ongoing process of humbling ourselves.

In order to enter into the kingdom of heaven, we must come to God as little children—with a teachable spirit, without prejudice—in humility. It’s so true what John Bunyan said, “He that is down need fear no fall. He that is low, no pride. He that is humble ever shall have God to be his guide.”

Jesus stated this law very simply when He said: “whoever exalts himself will be humbled; whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” In Derek’s words, “the way up is down.” We are challenged by scripture to have the same attitude as Christ “Who being in very nature of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped  but made himself nothing . . .”

Lucifer reached up and fell. Jesus stooped down and was exalted. Had you ever before considered the fact that Jesus had to meet conditions to be exalted? It wasn’t just all worked out ahead of time. Jesus too was subject to the law that says, “the way up is down.” He is our example.