Verse of the Day 1/8

Verse of the Day 1/8

Psalm 112:5-6 It is well with the man who deals generously and lends;
who conducts his affairs with justice.
6 For the righteous will never be moved;
he will be remembered forever. English Standard Version (ESV)

Our Pastor Bob referenced verses 1 and 2 from this passage in his sermon this past Sunday. He quoted from "The Passion Translation" which I was not familiar with. Many translations use the word "commands" in verse 1. The words, commands, decrees and law, among others are used to describe God's Word in Psalm 119, the longest book in the Bible which is virtually all about His Word. The one who delights in God's Word, in His commands will be blessed. Today's verses reveal the outcome of the one who loves God's word and follows His commands, they will be generous in return to God and to others.

Read the passage below. Many people would desire to be influential, but I would say that few would choose this path to achieve it. It is consistent with other passages in God's Word. "It is better to give than to receive"; 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water" John 7:38; "my cup overflows" Psalm 23:5; and Luke 6:38:

Luke 6:38. give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you." English Standard Version (ESV)

To be righteous is to be in right standing with God and verse 6 tells us they "will never be moved and will be remembered forever". This not only involves loving God, but also loving, and giving to others. May it be said of us as is stated in The Passion Translation:

Psalm 112:5-6. Life is good for the one who is generous and charitable,
conducting affairs with honesty and truth.
6 Their circumstances will never shake them
and others will never forget their example. (TPT)

Blessings,

Mike

Psalm 112:1-6 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The Triumph of Faith

112 Shout in celebration of praise to the Lord!
Everyone who loves the Lord and delights in him
will cherish his words and be blessed beyond expectation.
2 Their descendants will be prosperous and influential.
Every generation of his godly lovers will experience his favor.
3 Great blessing and wealth fills the house of the wise,
for their integrity endures forever.
4 Even if darkness overtakes them,
sunrise-brilliance will come bursting through
because they are gracious to others, so tender and true.
5 Life is good for the one who is generous and charitable,
conducting affairs with honesty and truth.
6 Their circumstances will never shake them
and others will never forget their example.