Psalm 112

Chapter 112 details the blessings one can receive if they remain close to God. The blessings include children (“descendants shall be mighty in the land”-v2), wealth (“wealth and riches shall be in their homes”-v3), and virtue (“they shine through the darkness”-v-4). 

Chapter 111 talked about how we should fear the Lord and his works, and we would be provided for. In chapter 112, we are told also to delight in, or love, God’s commandments. To fear and respect God protects us from the evils of this earth. To love him will lead us to obedience in his word.

I have been told many times that we can’t take our gold with us, that the money we make here on earth will not grant us a spot in heaven. God wants us to raise our children with his word, to teach them how to depend on God, and in that way, we will leave behind a great legacy. Our names may be forgotten after a generation or two, but if we imbed the love of the Lord in our children, and they will continue teaching God’s word, we will have set up our future generations to prosper. That is the mighty descendants we can produce.

To have wealth and riches in our home doesn’t just mean money and value. Though, if we continue to support those who need it, putting others before ourselves even when our finances are strained, and God sees us taking care of his people (as he commanded us to do), financial issues can work themselves out. But wealth and riches can also mean happiness and love in the home. It means more to have a home with high morals and low finances than to have a billionaire with low morals.

We are called to be the light in the darkness of this earth. We are not the ultimate light, which is God, but we can certainly reflect his light by living a virtuous life. Or trying to live by the virtues. We can be gracious and merciful, just as we hope God is for us. We can help others who are in need. We can give our time to organizations that are doing good things for the community. We can teach God’s word to our children. We can show the love God has given to us, and God will fill our lives with goodness.