‘Breakthroughs’ and the Fear of the Lord

2 Samuel 6; 1 Chronicles 13; Psalms 68; Matthew 17 

“Then David was angry because the Lord’s wrath had broken out against Uzzah, and to this day that place is called Perez Uzzah. David was afraid of the Lord that day and said, ‘How can the ark of the Lord ever come to me?’”

2 Samuel 6:8, 9

David, as a descendant of Perez, knew the many stories of God’s ‘breakthrough’ presence and anointing. At the death of Uzzah, David grew in healthy fear of the Lord. He understood God’s presence would never be a good luck charm or amulet to ward off evil. David’s anger was initially directed at God; however, after several months he realized it was his own disobedience in not following God’s ways which brought judgment. Those who fear the Lord, value and learn his ways so they can walk in the anointing of God’s presence. It’s God’s presence that brings the ‘breakthrough’. Those seeking a ‘breakthrough’, or breakout, of the presence of the Lord in their lives, their families, their local church, or their nations must walk in the fear of the Lord and learn his ways.

How can the living presence of Almighty God ever come to us?

David found the way and so can we, through surrender, repentance, worship, the fear of the Lord, and walking in the finished work of Christ on the cross. God has made a way.

“Lord Jesus, you are the way, and the truth, and the life (John 14:6). I desire to grow in the fear of the Lord and walk in your ways, for your glory.”