As Christians, sometimes we just need to know that despite bad news, set backs and trials, God still shines his face down on his children- The Righteous.
I was watching Jentezen Franklin this morning and he referenced Psalm 112. His wife is a builder (new news to me) and every house they have lived in she has built. That's pretty cool! Anyways, during the construction of their current house, they opened up their Bible to Psalm 112, wrapped it up, and laid it in the foundation of their home. How cool! It makes me want to dig up a place in my home and lay a Bible in it. I know- crazy. But think about the power of laying-The Rock- as the foundation of your home? When the storms of life blow against your home, your spouse and your children, you can go back to the foundation of His Word. It's a safety and security net. He hears the cries of his children and knows our deepest desires.
As I read through Psalm 112 out loud with my husband, I was overcome with emotion as I read His words for us.
who(C) greatly delights in his commandments!
2His(D) offspring will be mighty in the land;
(E) the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3(F) Wealth and riches are in his house,
and his(G) righteousness endures forever.
4Light dawns in the darkness(H) for the upright;
he is gracious, merciful, and(I) righteous.
5It is well with the man who(J) deals generously and lends;
who conducts his affairs with justice.
6For the righteous will(K) never be moved;
(L) he will be remembered forever.
7He is not(M) afraid of bad news;
his(N) heart is firm,(O) trusting in the LORD.
8His heart is steady; he will not be afraid,
until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
9He has(P) distributed freely; he has given to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever;
his(Q) horn is exalted in honor.
10The wicked man sees it and is angry;
he(R) gnashes his teeth and(S) melts away;
(T) the desire of the wicked will perish!
As you read this verse this morning, I pray that no matter what you're going through that you will not allow the attacks of the enemy to move you from your place of peace. I realize that this is easier said then done. If there is anyone that this is most applicable to it's us...right now...during this season. So, if I can do my best to not be swayed by the mental attacks of the enemy, so can you!
Have a wonderful Sunday! And, if you could, please say a special prayer for my family-Bear, Trey and me.
Thank you,
~Jenni~
