February 9
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PSALM 115
12 The LORD has remembered us; he will bless us;
he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron;
13 he will bless those who fear the LORD, both the small and the great.
14 May the LORD give you increase, you and your children!
15 May you be blessed by the LORD, who made heaven and earth!
16 The heavens are the LORD’s heavens,
but the earth he has given to the children of man.
17 The dead do not praise the LORD,
nor do any who go down into silence.
18 But we will bless the LORD
from this time forth and forevermore.
Praise the LORD! -Psalm 115:12-18
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PSALM 115 BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO FEAR THE LORD
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
The Lord is faithful and steadfast in his love; he cares for his people
He supplies all the needs of those who love him, God never fails or falters
The Lord keeps his covenant promise to those who fear him
He pours his blessings to those who are not lured by sin.
Choose the way of the righteous, it leads to everlasting life
The wicked do not fear the Lord, they will deteriorate and die
Blessed are you who worship and praise the God Almighty
You will have an increase in your offspring and have plenty.
There will be an outpouring of favor from the Lord himself
You will not be overcome by your enemy’s plans and tactics.
Let us praise the Lord who has sovereignty over all things
Fear the Lord for he alone has total control of everything.
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REFLECTION
• What does “fear of the Lord” actually mean? Why does the world twist this phrase?
• How do we manifest the fear of the Lord in our daily lives as Christians?