Contemplative Bible Reading

Isaiah 33:5-6 (New International Version)

5 The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high;
he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness.

6 He will be the sure foundation for your times,
a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge;
the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.

Verses 5 and 6 tells us about a treasure: a world filled with justice and righteouness and a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. That is quite a treasure. How to I get it in my hands? I need a key.

What is the key? The fear of the Lord.

No one can keep that it from me. I can have it when I choose to have it. All I have to do is decide to fear or respect the Lord. It is  my choice, my power to have or not.

Sure, I can meet people who do not do right and who deny justice for others. Those people are hurting themselves. They are denying themselves of God’s blessings. I don’t have to go along with them. I can fear the Lord and have the key to such wonders in my hand.