Today we will continue looking at what the rewards and promises are for those who Fear YHVH.  David spoke much about the Fear of YHVH in his writings.

Psalm 61:1-4 says, “​1  Hear my cry, O Elohim; give heed to my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For You have been a refuge for me, a tower of strength [Power] against the enemy. 4  Let me  dwell in Your tent forever; let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah.” The IVP says the image of eagles’ wings is a common metaphor for Elohim’s covenantal saving acts (see Ex 19:4). This reference may also be a reflection of the wings of the cherubim on the ark of the covenant (1 Sam 4:4; 1 Kings 6:23–28) or the winged seraphs said to surround Yahweh in Isaiah’s call narrative (Is 6:2). The metaphor of taking refuge under the wings of deity is found also in other psalms (36:7; 61:4; 91:4) and is consistently related to issues of care and protection connected to the covenant.

Psalm 61:5-8 says, “5 For You have heard my vows, O Elohim; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name. 6 You will  prolong the king’s life; His years will be as many generations. 7 He will abide before Elohim forever; appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him. 8  So I will sing praise to Your name forever, that I may pay my vows day by day.”

Psalm 21:2-4 is related to the inheritance spoken of in Psalm 61:5 for those who Fear His Name, “2 You have given him his heart’s desire, and You have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah. 3  For You meet him with the blessings of good things; You set a crown of fine gold on his head. 4  He asked life of You, You gave it to him, Length of days forever and ever.

There is a promise for a heritage and inheritance for those who have the Fear of YHVH.

May we have a joyful Shabbat!!

Tammy

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River of Life Tabernacle
Tammy McLendon
Great peace have they who love Your law. Psalm 119:165a