February 5
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PSALM 112
Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD,
who greatly delights in his commandments!
2 His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5 It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; conducts his affairs with justice
6 For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever.
7 He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
8 His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
9 He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
10 The wicked man sees it and is angry; he gnashes his teeth and melts away;
the desire of the wicked will perish! – Psalm 112:1-10
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PSALM 112 WHEN YOU GREATLY DELIGHT IN THE LAWS OF THE LORD
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Blessed is the righteous for they continually delight in God’s laws
His children will be many and will be blessed and prosperous
To those who exercise justice and generosity, they will be established
They will be firm and steady and will not be afraid of his adversaries.
When you greatly delight in the laws of the Lord, his grace overflows
You will be given understanding and abound in strength and wisdom
The faithful will not waver nor put their trust in their own understanding
He relies heavily and depends only on the Lord for everything.
When you take the commands of the Lord for granted
You will become foolish, haughty and greatly troubled
The desires of the wicked will not come into fruition
For the Lord abhors all those who do evil and are ruthless.
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REFLECTION
• What are the benefits of taking delight in the commands of the Lord?
• What were the promises to those who delight in them in this psalm?