Psalm 112
Because of our broken, sin-filled lives and nature, we struggle with wealth. One of the three main traps of the enemy is the desire to have more. This proneness even infects the church. But God has a plan for wealth. In verses 1-6 we see God's plan for giving wealth and power. God gives these things for the purpose of being compassionate, grace-filled, and right-living, both personally and in helping those in need. Wealth and power are never given so we can heap pleasure and things to ourselves.
Verses 7-9 show us the results of this generous life. As we pour God-given resources into God's agenda, we find our hearts wrapped up in God's care. Rather than worrying or fretting about having enough, there is confidence. Not because God owes us, but because we know and understand God.
In verse 10 we see the frustration of the wicked. The life of love, peace, security, and hope they wished for, tried to possess, and served has escaped them. They are vexed by the envy that they have for the delightful way of the righteous.
“Give me a generous heart like Yours, Lord. AMEN.”
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