, I explore the covenant name of God: the LORD. I explain what it means and why it is so significant. As the most used name for God in the Bible, it is important that we understand it. In the context of the book, understanding this name helps us learn to fear him. And when it comes to the fears of life, the name of God reminds us that he is our place of safety. As I thought and dwelled on God’s name, and as I studied the topic of the fear of the Lord, I wrote a poem, which is found at the start of the book.
Safe in Him, Our Tall Tower
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe” (Proverbs 18:10).
When fear rolls in like a storm cloud
and overshadows my mind,
I freeze and cower like a prey,
My thoughts jumbled and confined
I quit before I ever start;
the journey is danger-filled—
all the unknowns, risks, and what if’s—
Life pauses at a standstill
I live an observer of life,
watching time pass on by me
while my fears consume and control
How I long to be set free!
Then I open your Word and read
of One good and full of grace
The Great I Am who keeps and saves
and calls me before his face
He rules and reigns over all
None can thwart his will and plan
All creation bows before him—
none can snatch me from his hand
Before him all fear fades and shrinks
at Yahweh’s might and power
When we fear him above all else,
we’re safe in him, our tall tower
Where to Find the Book
A Holy Fear released last week on Amazon and immediately sold out. But never fear (see what I did there?), there are additional places you can find it.
Westminster Bookstore has a great deal going on right now for A Holy Fear (40% off!). Click here to learn more.
You can also order it from the publisher here.
Christian Book Distributors also carries it.
Want to learn more? Here are a few opportunities:
Are you a podcast listener? Listen in to my conversation with Theology Gals about A Holy Fear. Click here.
Did you read the excerpt of A Holy Fear at The Gospel Coalition? Click here to read.
I wrote a piece for A Beautiful Christian Life on how we can grow in our fear of the Lord. You can read that here.
Here’s a video in which I talk about the book. Click here to watch.
But above all, I don’t want you to miss this:
***I am running giveaways over on my Facebook Page and on Instagram (@christinarfox). Hop on over and leave a comment to enter for a chance to win a copy of A Holy Fear.
