The blessed..

 Psalm 112 "Praise the Lord! How blessed is the man who fears the Lord... "

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, "  Psalm 111 told us.  Now,  the psalmist tells us the many blessings that come to the one who has learned this holy fear.. who has learned to delight in the Word of God and to obey His commandments. 

This man will be blessed with descendants who live with "might" on the earth. His family will be blessed with all that they need to live uprightly. Righteousness will be accounted to them. Light will overcome the darkness for them. They will become Christlike in character and actions. 

The upright will be gracious, compassionate, generous, just, unshakable, and unforgettable.  

He will be steadfast, "trusting the Lord."  

He will not fear evil. He will be kind and loving. He will be respected. 

But.. the wicked will be angry and "gnash" their teeth because of his righteous life. 

This strikes me.. we fear the Lord.. He does all the rest! What a wonderful God we serve!

Father, God of peace.. thank You for the blessings You have given to us through Jesus Christ the Lord. You have taught us the fear of the Lord.  You have given us the Holy Spirit to lead us into all truth and grace. You have promised to sanctify us "through and through".. so that we can stand before the Lord Jesus "preserved complete.. without blame"  when He comes backs again. You are faithful.. and You will "bring it to pass".  Hallelujah!  Father, I pray that You would bless my family today.. . bless them and keep them, make Your face to shine upon them, be gracious to them, lift up Your  countenance upon them and give them peace.  I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen.