DCLM Daily Manna 2026: DCLM Daily Manna 4 February 2026: Reverential Fear of God
Text: Psalm 89:5–14 (KJV)
And the heavens will praise Your wonders, O Lord;
Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.
6 For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord?
Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the Lord?
7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints,
And to be held in reverence by all those around Him.
8 O Lord God of hosts,
Who is mighty like You, O Lord?
Your faithfulness also surrounds You.
9 You rule the raging of the sea;
When its waves rise, You still them.
10 You have broken Rahab in pieces, as one who is slain;
You have scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.
11 The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours;
The world and all its fullness, You have founded them.
12 The north and the south, You have created them;
Tabor and Hermon rejoice in Your name.
13 You have a mighty arm;
Strong is Your hand, and high is Your right hand.
14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne;
Mercy and truth go before Your face.
KEY VERSE: Psalm 89:7
“God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.”
There once lived a man who protested whenever he was told, “God be with you.” He argued that God’s presence would make life miserable, claiming that one would constantly struggle to meet His demands and lose personal freedom.
As absurd as this reasoning sounds, it reflects the mindset of many people today and exposes a shallow understanding of who God truly is. A proper relationship with God leaves no room for casual irreverence or slavish fear.
When the psalmist declared that “God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints,” he was referring to reverential fear—a deep sense of awe, respect, and honour for God. This fear flows naturally from recognising His holiness, majesty, faithfulness, and overwhelming power, all of which are vividly portrayed in today’s Bible reading.
God is incomparable in heaven and on earth. He rules the raging seas and stills their waves. Like a mighty warrior, He crushed the enemies of His people, as seen in His judgment over ancient Egypt.
The heavens and the earth belong to Him. He is not only the Creator but also the Sustainer of all things. His throne is established in righteousness and justice, while mercy and truth go before Him as heralds.
Such a revelation of God’s omnipotence should naturally provoke heartfelt worship from both angels and humans. Just as angels honour God and swiftly obey His commands, believers on earth are called to reverence and obey Him in all things. True worship must reflect both the greatness of God’s majesty and the depth of His love and grace.
Sadly, the casual, presumptuous attitudes that often characterise modern Christian worship are foreign to genuine reverence for God. A true understanding of His greatness, glory, goodness, and grace should humble us, leading us to honour and obey Him wholeheartedly with reverential fear.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Those who truly know God fear and obey Him out of love.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Daily Manna 4 February 2026
