Both Daniel and Revelation describe fear and glory being given to God (In Daniel 6:26;7:24 and many times in Revelation). To fear God and give glory to Him we need to have experienced Christ's healing, transforming presence in our hearts (see 2. Revelation 14-6 - The everlasting gospel).

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Let's look at the context of this command to "fear God and give glory to Him." 

Revelation 14:6,7 says (emphasis supplied): "And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters."

What does it mean to "fear God"? Perhaps the first thing to mention is that there are two main types of fear for God portrayed in the Bible. There is the godly, reverential fear that true believers have for God. And there is the panicky, selfish fear that the wicked and rebellious have. The first is part of a healthy relationship between a created being and his Maker based upon a sense of God's majesty, power,  awesomeness and justice. The second is based on a sense of alienation and impending doom and relates to a selfish desire to avoid just punishment. Without a doubt, it is the healthy, reverential, worshipful fear that is referred to in Revelation 14:7. Otherwise it would not be a part of the everlasting gospel mentioned in verse 6.

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We need to understand two main things here:

a) What is God's glory?

b) How is glory given to Him?

What is God's glory?
I believe there are two main aspects to God's glory. These two aspects are brought out in a wonderful way by studying Jn. 12:36-41.

In Jn. 12:36-41 it says:

36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide Himself from them.
37 ¶ But though He had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on Him:
38 That the saying of Esaias [Isaiah] the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias [Isaiah] said again,
40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
41 These things said Esaias [Isaiah], when he saw His [Christ's] glory, and spake of Him.

Notice that in Jn. 12:41 it says that Isaiah saw Christ's glory (Greek doxa). Where does Isaiah give the account of seeing His glory? In Isaiah Chapters 6 and 53. How do we know Isaiah Chapters 6 and 53 are the right places? Because Jn. 12:40 is a reference to Is. 6:9,10 and Jn. 12: 38 is a reference to Is. 53:1. Isaiah Chapter 6 mentions especially Christ's outward glory and His Holiness. Isaiah Chapter 53 describes Christ's inward glory, the glory of His character -- His love and righteousness. I believe these are the two main aspects of God's glory.

I believe that these two aspect  are also illustrated in the account of Exodus 33:18-22 and 34:5-7. God told Moses that while he was in the cave His glory would pass by (Ex. 33: 22). This glory included (1) God's goodness, name, grace and mercy, justice (ie. His character. Ex. 33: 19, 34: 5-7) and (2) God's outward majesty and splendour which was apparently so great that no man could see it and live (Ex. 33: 20, 22, 23).

How do we give glory to God?

The Greek word used in Revelation 14:7 for "glory" is doxa. This word has a wide application. In the New Testament it includes the idea of giving one's opinion in favour of God.  That is, giving a good opinion concerning God, resulting in praise and honour to Him.  

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Footnote

1. Regarding 2Co.3:18, it is by meditating on Christ's glory (His character) and by copying Him that we are transformed more and more into His likeness. This is not by our own merit but by His grace. By beholding (looking) we become changed. May God help those who have watched 1000 murders or acts of violence on TV in the last year.