"Blessed are all who fear The LORD, who walk in His ways." Psalms 128:1 (NIV)
The human author of this psalm, and the context and occasion for which it was written are unknown. The purpose clearly was to inform the people of God that those who hold The Lord in reverential awe, who are humbly submissive to Him, and who obey His Word, will be blessed. The author goes on in this psalm to say that such a person's work will be productive, and all will be well with them, their spouse, and their children.
To fear The Lord God is to hold Him in reverential awe. In order to be truly happy, one must be truly holy. The believer who truly enjoys life is the one who acknowledges that The Lord God is in every aspect of their life. By living in practical obedience to The Word of God and walking with God, one can truly enjoy a happy, healthy, productive, and long life. (Proverbs 3:1-2) Fear The Lord, be obedient to His Word, walk in His ways, and be truly blessed.
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