NOVEMBER 13, 2025 Psalm 112:4 Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. According to the Bible, in the beginning, darkness preceded light. The first act of Creation was God’s command, “Let there be light.” In response to His Voice, the light appeared in the midst […]
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 Psalm 112:1 Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments. There are those people who do things, including serving others, for the benefit of receiving something in return. And history bears out that, in many cases, their pursuit of a payoff is indeed rewarded. But in a Biblical context, God is […]
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Psalm 112:1 Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments. The preceding psalm ended with the acknowledgment that wisdom comes to those who sincerely fear the Lord. This psalm begins with the same theme. The wisest of all men, Solomon, was also persuaded of this and acknowledged it multiple times in […]
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments. The procedure by which a person acquires the fear of God, and consequently the wisdom that results in, begins when that person divests themselves of things of this world. The aspirations and values of […]
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments. It is said in rabbinical circles that a person who fears God over the pursuit of wisdom, their wisdom will endure. On the other hand, the one who places their pursuit of wisdom over […]
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 Psalm 111:7-8 The works of His hands are verity and justice; all His precepts are sure. They stand fast forever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. Through the centuries, men have railed accusations against God of being unfair, cruel and far too judgmental. That, or they have claimed there is no eternal Creator; all that […]
NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Psalm 111:6 He has declared to His people the power of His works, in giving them the heritage of the nations. It is written that, “The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein” (Psalm 24:1). Consequently, it is within His exclusive authority to determine which nations were to develop and to designate […]
NOVEMBER 5, 2025 Psalm 111:5 He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. In the previous devotion, we focused on the idea that, at times, God has cared for His people by taking from others — notably wicked oppressors — and giving to those who fear […]
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 Psalm 111:5 He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. In this verse, the psalmist uses a very uncommon word to denote “food.” The Hebrew word טרף teref is typically used to describe something that is torn. In regard to food, it conveys […]
NOVEMBER 3, 2025 Psalm 111:4 He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion. Whenever the Bible uses the word “remember,” it is typically translating the Hebrew root word זכר zachar, which means “to act on behalf of others.” This concept is the basis of why this same word is […]
