June 11, 2026 - Psalms 111-115

“It is well with the man who deals generously and lends;

      who conducts his affairs with justice.

 For the righteous will never be moved;

      he will be remembered forever.

 He is not afraid of bad news;

      his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.

 He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor;

      his righteousness endures forever;

      his horn is exalted in honor” (112:5-7,9)

The gospel changes people.  Those who once loved the world now love God supremely.  Those who once walked in darkness now walk in light.  Those who once were dead are now alive in Jesus Christ.  Those who once were without hope now have a sure and certain hope.  The gospel changes our priorities.  We no longer are “in the game only for ourselves” but now have the mind of Christ, as Paul puts it:  “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.  Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:3-4).  This is certainly true within the church where believers look after one another, encourage one another, pray for one another, and live life together.  Our fellowship in the church is sweet indeed.

Thrice happy man who fears the Lord,

Loves his commands, and trusts his word;

Honor and peace his days attend,

And blessings to his seed descend.

Compassion dwells upon his mind,

To works of mercy still inclined;

He lends the poor some present aid,

Or gives them, not to be repaid.

His soul, well fixed upon the Lord,

Draws heav'nly courage from his word;

Amidst the darkness light shall rise,

To cheer his heart and bless his eyes.   –Isaac Watts (1740)