They
Do
Not Fear Bad News;
They
Confidently Trust The Lord To Care For Them.
Scripture
Psalm
112
Observation
“They
do not fear bad news” - Just who is the Psalmist talking about …
just who are the “they”?
To
find out the answer it would only take you a minute or two to
completely read Psalm 112, because it is only 10 verses long.
But
I am going to tell you who the “they” are; the answer is found in
the first verse of the Psalm.
“Praise
the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in
obeying his commands. Their children will be successful everywhere;
an entire generation of godly people will be blessed. They themselves
will be wealthy, and their good deeds will last forever. Light shines
in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and
righteous. Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct
their business fairly. Such people will not be overcome by evil.
Those who are righteous will be long remembered. They do not fear bad
news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are
confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. They
share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds
will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor. The
wicked will see this and be infuriated. They will grind their teeth
in anger; they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.”
You
just read Psalm 112!
And
if you have placed your faith and your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ
as your Savior and your Lord and you are walking in obedience, then
you are part of the “they”!
You
and I have no need to fear bad news if we are part of the “godly –
they”!
Psalm
56:3
But
when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
Isaiah
41:10
Don’t
be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your
God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my
victorious right hand.
Psalm
46:1-3
God
is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
So
we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into
the sea.
Let
the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters
surge!
Application
I
will confidently trust the Lord to care for me. … How about you?
Proverbs
3:5-6
Trust in
the Lord with
all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his
will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Psalm
13:5
But
I trust in
your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
Psalm
28:7
The Lord is
my strength and shield. I trust him
with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I
burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
Psalm
34:10
Even
strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in
the Lord will
lack no good thing.
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, I will not live in fear of bad news. I am confident, Lord,
that You will take care of me and I am confident that You will take
care of Kathy. It is because You have adopted us as Your very own
children. We are Your children and we know that You are going to take
care of us.
Daily
Bible Reading: 2 Kings 24; Jeremiah 22; Psalms 112; John 18
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