" . . . The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD."
Whereas the memory of the wicked "rots," (Prov. 10:7)--God's redeemed churchmen leave a blessed and enduring legacy and heritage. On top of this, those who are in Jesus, and who enjoy His righteousness are not "afraid of evil tidings." Instead, their hearts are "steadfast, trusting in the Lord."
Why is this important? Because circumstances of life--be they on a personal, or an international scale--are not to determine how happy, nor how settled we are. Let us fight a good fight, let us run a good race, let us keep the faith; but at the end of the day let us leave it all in the good and sovereign hands of our faithful God.
[Puritan quote of the day: "If you have the favor of God, this doctrine [of encouragement] teaches you that you need not be afraid of enemies; for whoever is your enemy, God looks upon as His enemy."
--Jonathan Edwards, in one of his great sermons]
