They Are Not Afraid Of Evil Tidings

Praise the LORD! Happy are those who fear the LORD, who greatly delight in his commandments. Their descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever. They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and righteous. It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice. For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever. They are not afraid of evil tidings; their hearts are firm, secure in the LORD. Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor. The wicked see it and are angry; they gnash their teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.

Psalm 112:1-10

No matter what we go through, our task remains. We are to trust in the LORD, and to glorify Him.

When the One you have entrusted with your children allows one of them to be taken, it would be easy to stop trusting, serving and pointing others to God. But the words of the psalmist can point the way.

Even in the face of “evil tidings” the task remains of bringing glory to God.

Trust through sorrow brings triumph over sadness.

Our Daily Bread – December 16, 2008