Keep it simple

Greetings:
  There is so much honesty, guidance, beauty and power in the words of the Psalms.
  This morning, we are directed to Psalm 112, which shows us a picture of what Christian faith and a Christian life looks like.
  The words remain applicable to today's Church, which sometimes struggles with direction and purpose - thinking inventing something new and different will heal it's shortcomings.
  God is not a God of confusion and drama. The answers are straight-forward. Look at God's Word for the recipe to church harmony and church growth.
  Psalm 112 puts the spotlight on humans, declaring that happiness is to be found in a life honoring the Lord and living according to God’s commandments. Such lives will enjoy God’s blessings. Having themselves experienced God’s mighty acts on their behalf as well as God’s quiet, steady action of blessing, they will share with the poor what God has given them.
  Psalm 112:6-9 tells us there are rewards to trusting God, “Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;  in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor.”
  The psalmist is offering something to each of us which we might cling to as a life jacket of hope.
  Religion tries to complicate things with new and changing rules, guidelines, directives and doctrine.
  Remember, God is not the author of confusion, division, deceit or strife.
  Learn and believe The Word of God. Declare the Good News to the lost. Follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Engage in praise and worship. Never neglect the opportunity to pray for those in need.
  That should be our personal lives, if we profess to be followers of Jesus Christ.
  It is our faith in the promises of God that will lift us, comfort us, inspire us, strengthen us, mold us, protect us, heal us and guide us each and every day.
  Be blessed.