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We are once again looking at Ps 112, in
our summer with the Psalms. It has been
an exciting journey. Ezra, who is the
writer of Psalm 111 and 112, has a goal, mission and aim. He wants to reacquaint his readers and
audience with God and our relationship with Him. Ezra has used an acrostic form of Psalm which
is using the Hebrew Alphabet with q corresponding truth about God. Psalm 111, was about who God is and 112 is
how we need to respond. Today we will
look fourth more truths about God as revealed in this psalm.
1. Wealth and riches are in their houses. Ezra says the blessing of
God, His wealth and riches will be in their house. True riches are righteousness, love, mercy,
grace, kindness, patience, peace, forgiveness, truth, honesty integrity,
acceptance and joy.
a. Prosperity and health are as 3 John 2, describes it. Health and prosperity that comes from a soul
that prospers. The problem today is so
many preachers make this about material wealth which can be taken, ruined and
lose its value
b. Jesus says seek treasures from above. Salvation is the greatest treasure of. Jesus said seek first the kingdom of God and
His righteousness and all these things will be added.
c. Ezra says wealth and riches are in the home. This is a good spouse, godly children, love
for prayer, the word, worship and the house of God. If God gives you wealth and material riches
that is a bonus which are to be used for the benefit of others. When we do things for others we are doing it
to Him.
2. And their righteousness endures forever. Righteousness is a
communicated attribute of God that guides ethical conduct. You want to do the will of the Father. You are doing what God wants. You are holy, loving, joyful, peaceful,
patient, kind, generous, faithful, gentle and self-controlled.
a. This is also something you pass onto others and your children by you
example. This is a promise of godly
legacy. Your influence will be felt long
after you leave this world. Daniel,
David, Paul, Peter and Esther are examples.
b. How we live and what we does matter.
When you focus and center your life on the Lord this is a wonderful
promise.
3. Even in darkness light dawns for the upright. When the darkness of hurt,
bitterness, offense, misunderstanding, sorrow, discouragement, fear, pain,
anxiety and overwhelming burdens comes there is light. Remember sorrow is for a night but joy comes
in the morning.
a. The light of God has come and His name his Jesus Christ. By His death, burial and resurrection He has
defeated death, hell and the grave. His
broken body brings healing and His shed blood brings salvation and friendship
with God.
b. The light of Jesus comes back motivates us daily to serve the
Lord. To go and tell others about Him
and to love, accept and forgive unconditionally. The upright will always stand. Even though you fall down seven times you
will get up eight. Even in the darkest
times there is light coming.
c. Our responsibility is to reflect the light. Like the moon reflects the sun so we reflect
the Son of God. As the upright we have
the light in us. This dark world needs
light and we provide that through Jesus Christ.
4. For those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. Your light will shine when
you are first gracious. Courteous, kind,
pleasant, courteous, polite, civil, chivalrous, well mannered,
merciful,
forgiving, compassionate and lenient.
Being a gentlemen or lady is making people feel as comfortable around
you as possible. Good conduct is always
in fashion.
a. Compassionate. Showing
sympathy, concern for others, empathetic, understanding, caringand
concern. This is showing love in a
tangible way. Love is never true love
unless it is shown. Compassion is a communicated attribute of God that moves us
to help others.
b. Righteous. It is a person
whose conduct morally right or justifiable; virtuous, good, decent and
ethical. It also means that you chose to
receive the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ by faith. You are declared righteousness because of the
free gift of God.
Conclusion
Today I encourage you to pursue true riches, claim a promise of legacy,
be a light and walk in grace, compassion and righteousness.
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