God’s Word is best explained through His Word.  Rather than give you commentary, here are scriptural references I’ve found that apply.  Enjoy.

The fear of the Lord prolongs days, but the years of the wicked will be shortened. Proverbs 10:27 

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death. Proverbs 14:27 

Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men! Psalms 31:19 

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8 

But to you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings; and you shall go out and grow fat like stall-fed calves. Malachi 4:2 

He will bless those who fear the Lord, both small and great. Psalm 115:13 

Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways. When you eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you. Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, Your children like olive plants all around your table. Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord. Psalm 128:1-4 

Wealth and riches will be in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Psalm 112:3 

By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honor, and life. Proverbs 22:4

Humility and reverence for the Lord will make you both wise and honored. Proverbs 15:33

He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. Psalm 111:5 

Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him. Psalm 34:9 

The fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction; he will not be visited with evil. Proverbs 19:23 

The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them. Psalm 34:7 

He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them. Psalm 145:19 

Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy, to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Psalms 33:18-19 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Proverbs 9:10 

The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant. Psalm 25:14 

But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children Psalm 103:17

Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who delights greatly in His commandments. Psalm 112:1

The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil. Proverbs 19:23 

And here are a few closing scriptures to consider: 

Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied. Acts 9:31

Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. Psalm 33:8

So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, And His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him. Isaiah 59:19

And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him! Luke 12:4-5

The promises to those who pursue God and live in the fear of the LORD are great. Paul gave this exhortation to the Corinthians:

Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1

Yeshua is returning for a spotless Bride. Let us yield to the Spirit of the Fear of the LORD and walk in sync with Holy Spirit. 

Next time we will conclude our study of the Lampstand/Candlestick by considering what the removal of it would bring to the church. 

Shalom ♥