Yesterday we looked at Psalm 111 from our Spoken Word Bible Reading Plan. Today's Psalm 112 is filled with exciting promises for those who will choose the One, True God and His Word and His ways! Remember, as you read this, that these wonderful promises were given to those under the Old Covenant, and OUR Covenant is new, and better, than theirs (Hebrews 8:6)!
1 Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who fears (reveres and worships) the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments. 2 His [spiritual] offspring shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 3 Prosperity and welfare are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. 4 Light arises in the darkness for the upright, gracious, compassionate, and just [who are in right standing with God]. 5 It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice. 6 He will not be moved forever; the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is firmly fixed, trusting (leaning on and being confident) in the Lord. 8 His heart is established and steady, he will not be afraid while he waits to see his desire established upon his adversaries. 9 He has distributed freely [he has given to the poor and needy]; his righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God) endures forever; his horn shall be exalted in honor. 10 The wicked man will see it and be grieved and angered, he will gnash his teeth and disappear [in despair]; the desire of the wicked shall perish and come to nothing.
The Amplified Bible has a very accurate description of the true and complete meaning of the Hebrew word "blessed" here! Those "who are in right standing" in verse 4 refers to those who have received JESUS as Lord and Savior! Under the Old Covenant it referred to those who were looking forward to the coming Messiah. For us it refers to those Who believe in and on the Messiah Who has already come! He is APPEARING in the sky for the Church, soon and very soon, and then coming back to earth again, after the Tribulation of Revelation to rule and reign, on the earth, for 1000 years! These promises above belong to those who are eagerly awaiting His appearing! How very exciting are the times in which we live! Be encouraged, encourage yourself, and then encourage others! We are, of ALL people, MOST blessed! AMEN! Here is Hillsong Young and Free with "Alive":
Shalom in Him!
