Once again we have seen evil in its blatant expression as people were gunned down on a summer evening at a concert in Las Vegas.  While man is looking for answers to this evil act Psalm 112:7 gives comfort to those who belong to the Lord.
 
“He will have no fear of bad news;
  his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” 
(Having no fear is to have a steadfast trusting heart.)
 
Psalm 112:8 goes on to say,
“His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph  
On his foes.”
 
In one of my Bibles Psalm 112 is entitled “Security of the Godly” and in another “The Blessings of Those Who Fear God”.
 
Of the security of Believers, Scripture tells us:
   “Those who trust in the LORD 
    Are like Mount Zion,
    Which cannot be moved, but abides forever.”  Psalm 125:1
 
   “When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
    Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.”  Proverbs 3: 24
 
   “So we may boldly say:
    ‘The LORD is my helper;
      I will not fear.
      What can man do to me?’”  Hebrews 13:6
 
Steadfastness is: firm, persistent and determined in ones endeavors.
The following are some examples of steadfastness as Scripture reveals in the following--
 
The three Hebrew captives who refused to worship Nebuchadnezzar:
“If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand O king.
But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.”  
Daniel 3:17-18
 
Christ in going to the Cross:
“Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem.”  
Luke 9:51
 
Paul and John’s response to the Sanhedrin commanding them not to speak or preach in Jesus name:   
“But Peter and John answered and said to them, ‘Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge.
For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.’”  
Acts 4:19-20  (Read Acts 4:1-31 and be blessed)
 
There is so much in Psalm 112:7-8 , but could we say:
‘He will not be afraid…’    he will be peaceful.
‘His heart is steadfast (fixed)’   he is restful.
‘He is trusting the Lord’   he is trustful.
 
The security of the righteous is a trusting heart that is established; that is
anchored in Christ Jesus our Lord!
 
Please read all of Psalm 112.  It is a wonderful uplifting part of Scripture.  It tells of the blessedness of the righteous man.  In this day of so much chaos in the world it is a gracious reminder that as Believers we have the imputed righteousness of Christ Jesus our Lord, and all is well.
 
Thank you most precious Lord for your graciousness to all who would believe and receive this gift of life in Christ.  We give you praise, honor and glory now and forever.  Amen   
 
As the first line of Psalm 112 states,
“PRAISE the LORD!