Psalm 112:1-10
112:1 When we delight in God's commandments, we express that we agree with His order of righteousness. We are blessed by our commitment to His commandments because God's leadership always results in blessing. Within the boundaries of what is just and true and kind, is the blessed life of a child of God.
112:2-3 The family of God is mighty and strong on the earth. Our source of strength is God, and therefore is more resilient than anything else on the earth. And the Kingdom of God promises wealth more precious than jewels and money. We have eternal life. We have peace and joy. The sustenance our spirit actually needs to thrive.
112:4 As righteous children of God, we have a light in every darkness, leading us home and into safety. We have the presence and compassion of our Father. We are taught by God to be gracious, compassionate and righteous. We are taught to have honor and discretion and humility.
112:5-6 And such a soul is stabilized by God, unable to be moved by fear or enemy or doubt. We have the promise of God's strength in our life as an everlasting remembrance. No matter what mountains we meet along our journey, God has promised to help us scale them.
112:7-8 We are not afraid because our God is strong and wise and kind. He is vigilant, just and steadfast. We know that God's purposes cannot be hindered or thwarted, and as agents of His righteous purposes, neither can we.
112:9 God's love is widespread and generous. All who need and ask, receive. Therefore we exalt Him. We praise God for His comprehensive, impartial love. We praise God for His honorable character and its light in our lives.
112:10 We trust that God's justice will confront the wicked. We trust that evil is made to perish by His hand, because He conquers wickedness every day, right before the eyes of His righteous children. We trust in His promises because He has never broken one.
