3-10-06 Proverbs 9 10, 11

Proverbs 9: 10, 11(KJ21)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased

Proverbs 9: 10, 11(NAS)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For by me your days will be multiplied, And years of life will be added to you.

Proverbs 9: 10, 11 (NIVUS)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 9: 10, 11 (NLT)
Fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in understanding. Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life.

Many people are afraid of Adonai, the Most High God. They see Him as harsh and cruel, for they attribute to Him all of the evil and sorrow that is in the world. These people really do not know God as the loving, caring Heavenly Father that He really is. They were taught in ignorance and remain in ignorance, for they do not seek out the truth for themselves.

There is a difference in being afraid of God and having the fear of the Lord. Of course, He is the ultimate and final authority in judgment. If you do not live life in obedience and worship to the One True God, then there is reason for you to be afraid and terrified of your future. However, if you revere and honor Jehovah the Lord, then you can expect a good and happy ending. The fear of the Lord is the starting place or beginning of your abundant life and it is the principal thing that you need to develop. This is what gives you wisdom, which increases your intelligence and skill.

After you receive wisdom, you must also gain knowledge of the Holy One. You need to make yourself familiar with His character and His nature. Observe what He does and follow His instructions. Discover the smallest facets of His being. When you spend time gaining knowledge of who your God is, then you will have understanding about the things He does. You will be able to distinguish His hand in your circumstances. With this perception and discernment, you will become prudent in your choices. The more you know the Almighty the more your life will line up with His will.

With each act of obedience, that becomes a lifestyle, you can expect the Lord to bring you increase and abundance. He will enlarge your borders continually. You will be nourished with plenty and your days will be multiplied. The blessings of God will overtake you by the thousands. Even as you cannot count the raindrops in a shower, so you will not be able to number all that the Lord gives you. The strength of your hands will increase and God will add to and augment the years of your life. He will always exceed all of your expectations.