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Psalm 33: 8-9 “Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere Him. For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.” NIV

There are moments in life that stop me in my tracks: the majestic beauty of the mountains and oceans, and a star-filled night. These scenes stir something deep within me: awe. Scripture reminds us that awe is more than a feeling; it is a posture of the heart. As a Christian, it refers to a person’s inner attitude and disposition towards their sin and God.

Psalm 33 calls all the earth to fear the Lord, not with terror, but with a reverent respect that recognizes who God is. He is the One who spoke creation into existence, who commanded the sea to remain within its boundaries and later parted them for Moses and the Israelites. He is the God who created our lives with a word and sustains them with His constant love. Everything we see and everything we are rests upon His unshakable authority and steadfast love.

He’s the One who saved me, set my feet on the narrow path, and placed them on His solid rock of truth. Awe is not a fleeting emotion the world provides; it is a steadfast posture of respect, love, faith, and trust. When we grasp this, worship becomes more than a song. Obedience becomes more than duty or obligation. Trust becomes more than hope. Each becomes a heart response to the majesty of God.

Sometimes we need the reminder from God to “straighten up with a better heart posture.” If you feel distant from God, pause and ask yourself these questions:

Do I have an unforgiving attitude?
Am I holding on to bitterness or hurt feelings?
Have I taken in more of the world and less of the Word of God?
Am I cultivating awe & gratitude, or letting frustration and fear shape my posture?

To stand in awe of God is to remember that He is both powerful enough to create all that is in existence and personal enough to realign our hearts’ posture. An alignment of obedience that welcomes His correction and guidance. It is to realize that the God who “spoke, and it came to be” also speaks into our lives, calling us, correcting us, comforting us, and anchoring us in truth.

Awe leads to reverence.
Reverence leads to surrender.
And surrender leads to peace.

Today, pause and let your heart acknowledge His greatness. Let awe rise within you and display a posture of the heart that aligns with God. Let worship deepen. Let reverence steady your soul and bring you peace.

Prayer:
Lord, open our eyes to Your majesty. Teach us to fear You with reverence that fills our hearts with trust and obedience. May Your voice guide our steps, just as it did from the moment You first called us.
Amen.