November 29th A life of honor READ: Psalm 112:1-10 Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments. Psalm 112:1 In 2010, my brothers and I celebrated our dad’s ninetieth birthday. We hosted an open house with great food and fellowship. In the living room, family friends took up banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass, and Irish drum to play and sign all afternoon. A big cake was prepared with this written on it in frosting: “Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord-Psalm 112:1. Happy 90th birthday, Hal.” When I later examined Psalm 112, I was impressed with how it seemed to describe my dad, who had walked with God for more than fifty years and is now at home with Him. Dad had his own share of heartaches and faults, but his steadfast faith resulted in much blessing. This psalm tells us that blessings will fall on the man or woman who has a reverential fear of God and who delights in His commands. In response to this growing integrity and faith, God will extend blessing not only to the believer but also to his children (v. 2). Psalm 112 challenges us to reflect an inner reverence for God and to make continual decisions to delight in following His commands. If we do that, then as we look back on our years-no matter how many or few-we will know that God has helped us live a life of honor. (Dennis Fisher) When we walk with Lord in the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. (Sammis) If you honor God in your heart, He will be honored by your life. https://youtube/watch?v=btjlXp31szg
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 03:20:18 +0000
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