THE PSALM OF BLESSINGS
«He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord» (Psalms 112:7).
Psalm 112 is an acrostic of the Hebrew alphabet. It could also be called «The Psalm of Blessings» because it lists the good things available to those who reverence God and delight in obeying Him: happiness (v. 1); powerful descendants (v. 2); financial prosperity (v. 3); light, mercy, and justice (v. 4); wisdom to govern (v. 5); honor for their memory (v. 6); being free from fear of bad news (v. 7); their enemies will be subdued (v. 8); they will have abundance and will be benevolent (v. 9); they will be the envy of the ungodly (v. 10). «The secret and source of all true happiness and prosperity is the fear of the Lord. Such fear leads to a cheerful and thorough obedience to God’s commandments.»—SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3, p. 883.
In a world where four out of every ten people suffer from anxiety or panic, this promise is encouraging. The good news is that there is a difference between reverent fear and being frightened. The fear of God leads us to a life where nothing frightens us.
I was beginning a new professional career as a specialist in child development. I didn’t know much about the process of children transitioning to the school system. I prayed and I became familiar with the process, and I became an expert on transitions. The evaluation team for the school system and the superintendents for the school district congratulated me on my work and suggested that I train the rest of the staff. God turns our fears into strengths.
«Satan is exultant when he can lead the people of God into unbelief and despondency. He delights to see us mistrusting God, doubting his willingness and power to save us. He loves to have us feel that the Lord will do us harm by his providences…. The Christian is not left to walk in uncertain paths, he is not left to vain regrets and disappointments. Let us never doubt God. He made us, he loves us, and in one rich gift poured out all heaven for us; and ‘he that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?’ «—Review and Herald, January 14, 1890.
What is your greatest fear? A medical diagnosis of a terminal illness? The separation from a loved one? Losing your job? A fatal traffic accident? A negative report from your child’s school? Tragic news of some kind? Making a wrong decision? Whatever your fear may be, surrender it to God, and victory is assured.
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Taken from: Devotional Thoughts for Women 2023
“DAUGHTER OF MINE” Do Not Be Afraid
From: Arsenia Fernandez-Uckele
Collaborators: Xiomara Perdomo & Angelica Cuate