Holy and Awesome is His Name…

 9 He has sent redemption to His people;

He has commanded His covenant forever:

Holy and awesome is His name.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;

A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.

His praise endures forever.—Psalm 111:9-10

Holy and awesome is His name!  He has sent redemption to His people.  He has commanded His covenant forever.  His works are done in truth and righteousness.  The man who fears God and walks in His commandments walks in wholeness or perfection.  Sin, on the other hand, corrupts and destroys.  It tears you down rather than building you up.  God is holy and that is His desire for us…that we be holy as He is holy.  Holiness leads to understanding and joy…. Sin to blindness and great sorrow both in this world and in the next.  

Oh, to be so in love with our God that we never want to do anything that would grieve Him.  Oh, love the Lord, you His saints!  This is where wisdom begins.  This will be the joy and stability of your heart. This is how we are conformed into His image and become more and more like He created us to be.  

13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:

Fear God and keep His commandments,

For this is man's all.

14 For God will bring every work into judgment,

Including every secret thing,

Whether good or evil.—Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

…he who is righteous, let him be righteous still; he who is holy, let him be holy still."—Revelation 22:11b

1 Give unto the LORD, O you mighty ones,

Give unto the LORD glory and strength.

2 Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name;

Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.—Psalm 29:1-2

23 Oh, love the LORD, all you His saints!

For the LORD preserves the faithful,

And fully repays the proud person.

24 Be of good courage,

And He shall strengthen your heart,

All you who hope in the LORD.—Psalm 31:23-24