The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy;
8 they are established forever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption to his people;
he has commanded his covenant forever.
Holy and awesome is his name!
“A penny saved is a penny earned.” We once thought that quote from Benjamin Franklin was a timeless statement. Now our granddaughter may ask me soon, “Pops, what’s a penny?” Very rarely does a statement stand the test of time, much less 3,000 years or so. That is what is so amazing about the Old Testament. Just the name we ascribe to it screams “outdated”. Then we come across three verses like these in Psalm 111. Every clause is as relevant today as it was millennia ago. What God made greets us faithfully each morning. He has given us his way to live from the time of Adam but they will be in effect for eternity. He has indeed sent his redemption through his Son Jesus Christ, who has entered us into covenant with him through his blood. His name is truly holy and awesome.
You may say many things that your children and grandchildren think are outdated and square but none of them will be found in Scripture. So, while we may not be an authority on popular music or TikTok, we can pass on the beautiful psalms and the timeless message of our Savior Jesus Christ, which is the gospel. Then they will know God is faithful, just, holy, and awesome. He will never go out of style. Then you may hear these glorious words from your grandchildren…
Pops, tell me more about Jesus.
Pastor Brad Boyer
Cape Community Church