v.1-3. His blessedness. “Blessed is the man…” v.4-6. His character. “Gracious, and full of compassion and righteous…” v.7-10. His stability. “His heart is fixed…”
Psalm112:1-2. “Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.”
THE GENERATION OF THE UPRIGHT. It really makes a difference for the ones who come behind, As to what I do believe and the convictions that are mine. They watch and make decisions based on how seriously they take me – Not just listening to my words, but depending on what they see – They will take some things they’ve learned and make them to be their own, And it will affect their lives and perhaps how they run their homes. So, I know it is very important that I truly fear the Lord – So that my children and grandchildren will be committed to God’s Word.
Not just in moral conduct is the fear of God so important, But also in conducting business dealings and in public comportment. The amount is not the question; some are wealthy, others poor – It’s the honesty and integrity that make a good testimony endure. To not be moved by the opinions of those who will compromise, Is evidence of the fear of God that helps to make one wise. To be able to accommodate and treat each person fair – Gives emphasis to the fact that their Lord is present there.
There are a lot of incidents going on that seem to me uncertain. Those making laws and guiding are careless with their burden. Justice seems to be relative, and righteousness is not the standard. Care is not taken to be just, and enforcement is heavy-handed.
May the fear of the Lord be returned again to those who take the lead, And then the leadership would find the followers taking heed. The wicked would back away, and their agenda would be forsaken. Justice and peace would come again if the fear of the Lord is taken.
“I pray today, Father, that my children and grandchildren will continually be committed to righteousness. May they all see that this world, as we know it, is only temporary and cannot bring satisfaction. May we all conduct every aspect of our lives in honor. May we never compromise truth. May we be known as a family of justice and uprightness. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”