The Lord Works on Our Behalf

SCRIPTURE: Ps. 111
¹ Praise the LORD.^[b]

I will extol the LORD with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

² Great are the works of the LORD;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.
³ Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
and his righteousness endures forever.
⁴ He has caused his wonders to be remembered;
the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
⁵ He provides food for those who fear him;
he remembers his covenant forever.
⁶ He has shown his people the power of his works,
giving them the lands of other nations.
⁷ The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.
⁸ They are steadfast for ever and ever,
done in faithfulness and uprightness.
⁹ He provided redemption for his people;
he ordained his covenant forever—
holy and awesome is his name.

¹⁰ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.

OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: I love this psalm. It speaks for itself, but a couple of things stood out to me. He provides faithfully for those who fear Him. He provides not just what they need, but goes beyond that in showing His power by giving them the lands of other nations. This has a two-fold meaning I think. He gives the riches of the ungodly to those who serve Him and He works to give His people the "lands of other nations" through evangelism. By blessing His people and showing His power through them, we win the world to Jesus.

PRAYER: Thank You for all Your blessings, Lord. May I always live in praise and worship and the fear of the Lord so that I will be under Your protection and provision. In Jesus' Name, Amen.