“He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.”” Genesis 28:17
As Jacob journeyed back to his mother’s home for a wife, he stops to spend the night at the city which would become known as Bethel. He has a dream of Angels, ascending and descending on a ladder into Heaven. These are his words describing it. The Fear of God overwhelmed him. To be in God’s presence, whether by yourself having your Devotions, or with others in your Church, should elicit the same emotion. Yes, we will experience Joy (Ps 16:11), but at its foundation should be godly Fear. As you read through the Bible you will see this is True. Those who truly “know” God, will “fear” God!