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December 16
Tuesday


THE TASK
REMAINS

READ:
Psalm 112
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He will not be afraid of
evil tidings; his heart
is steadfast, trusting in
the LORD.
__Psalm 112:7
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Our life had always been rather simple. When my wife and I were first married, we were not looking for riches or fame--just a way to glorify God with whatever he gave us to do. In all arenas of our life, that purpose stayed clear. As our children grew and I began working at RBC ministries, our goal continued to center around glorifying God.

But then in 2002, came bad news of the worst kind. Our third child, 17-year-old Melissa, was unexpectedly ushered into heaven. Suddenly, we were forced to rethink things. Could we, in our new identity as bereaved parents, still find a way to glorify God? Or did this unbearable circumstance alter our perspective and goal?

We've spent a lot of time pondering that question. When the One you've entrusted with your children allows one of them to be taken it would be easy to stop trusting, serving, and pointing others to God, But the psalmist's words showed us the way. He said that the person who fears God "will never be shaken....His heart is steadfast" (Ps. 112:6-7). And so we--and you, no matter what you are facing--can continue to be"steadfast, trusting in the LORD."

Even in the face of "evil tidings," the task remains: Glorify God.
__Dave Branon
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````````````````Griefs bravely borne may serve Him```````````````
````````````````````````And richly glorify,``````````````````````
`````````````````````As quiet waters mirror`````````````````````
```````````````The beauty of the sky. __Nicholson````````````````
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Trust through sorrow brings triumph over sadness.

***************Today's Bible Reading __ Psalm 112***************

1 Praise the LORD!

Blessed is the man who
fears the LORD, who
delights greatly in His
commandments.

2 His descendants will be
mighty on earth; the
generation of the upright
will be blessed. 3 Wealth
and riches will be in his
house, and his
righteousness endures
forever. 4 Unto the upright
there arises light in the
darkness; he is gracious,
and full of compassion, and
righteous. 5 A good man
deals graciously and lends;
he will guide his affairs
with discretion. 6 Surely he
will never be shaken; the
righteous will be in
everlasting remembrance.

7He will not be afraid of
evil tidings;his heart is
steadfast, trusting in the
LORD. 8 His heart is
established; he will not be
afraid, until he sees his
desire upon his enemies.

9 He has dispersed abroad,
he has given to the poor; his
righteousness endures
forever; his horn will be
exalted with honor. 10 The
wicked will see it and be
grieved; he will gnash his
teeth and melt away; the
desire of the wicked shall
perish.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>INSIGHT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
When Job was given the news of the loss of all his children, he
responded: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall
I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed
be the name of the LORD" (Job 1:21). When bad things happen to
good people, we should reflect on God's sovereignty and turn to
Him for comfort. __Dennis Fisher