February 25
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PSALM 37 THE HERITAGE OF THE BLAMELESS REMAINS FOREVER
10 In just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there.11 But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. 12 The wicked plots against the righteous and
gnashes his teeth at him, 13 but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he sees that his day is coming.14 The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose way is upright; 15 their sword shall enter their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. 16 Better is the little that the righteous has than the abundance of many wicked. 17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. 18 The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will remain forever; 19 they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance. – Psalm 37:10-19
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LEGACY TO THE MEEK by ILMA
Much promises are handed down to the humble in spirit
The wicked may appear that they are in control and winning
The Lord laughs at such evildoers, he knows their ending
Though it seems wickedness prevails and is thriving
The Lord promises a legacy to all those who are meek
He will take care of them on days of hunger and famine
God promises them an abundance of peace and provision
Though they may have little conveniences and possessions.
The Lord himself will protect and deliver the meek from this world
He will punish these sinners by slaying them with their own swords
The weapons they use to hurt the humble will pierce their own hearts
The Lord will end the shame that they inflicted on all his children
Be still all you meek children of God; the Lord keeps his promises
Be patient, be still and endure all your sorrow and suffering
The Lord upholds the righteous and breaks the arms of the wicked
Look forward to the legacy you are about to receive when you stay humble.
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REFLECTION
• After hearing the legacy to the meek in this psalm, what can a believer do to endure all the injustice and oppression they experience from the wicked?