Psalm 112:7 NIV
No fear of bad news. That's quite a promise! How are they fearless? ...their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
Steadfast in the original Hebrew is the word kuwn; defined* as;
be firm, be stable, be firmly established, be secure, enduring, to be prepared, be settled.
Other translations render it as hearts are firm, fixed, confident.
Who are "they" whose hearts are steadfast? The ones who fear the Lord and obey His commands (vs 1). The righteous. Those who have prepared their hearts with God's Word. They are secure. Firmly established. Enduring. Confident.
No fear of bad news.
Prayer:
Father,
Let Your Word be forever established in our hearts and minds. We want to be found faithful, our hearts steadfast in You, so that we will praise You no matter the circumstances in this life. Like David, we put our trust in You. As Isaiah declared, surely You are our salvation; we will trust and not be afraid. You are our strength and our defense. We proclaim our song of victory in You, O God, our Light. Our Strength. Our Song. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
*The Hebrew lexicon is Brown, Driver, Briggs, Gesenius Lexicon. These files are considered public domain.
