By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Psalm 34:15-16 "The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth." NIV
The righteous are those who have chosen to put their trust in God for salvation, and to sustain them through life. Our righteousness comes by our faith in Jesus and His finished work on the cross for the redemption of humanity. This takes humility, brokenness of heart and acknowledgement of our helplessness to save ourselves. No one can be counted righteous before God through their own works of righteousness.
The righteous are promised many blessings. David said the eyes of the Lord are on them, to watch over them as one would do over a treasure. His ears are attentive to their prayers. This implies answers to prayer. He also promises deliverance from their troubles. Yes, the righteous may have troubles, but God delivers them from them all (V.17 19). God is close to them, for communion and protection. He ensures none of their bones are broken(v.18,19). He rescues them, they are not condemned (v.22). They are ever fruitful and flourish always. These are priceless blessings.
There is every blessing for the righteous in all aspects of life although it doesn’t come out as most would expect. But baseline is that the righteous are blessed, despite the many afflictions. No one who has set themselves to trust and hope in God will be ashamed. It will be well with them. And God does not lie nor fail to fulfil His commitments.
Isaiah 3:10 "Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds."
Psalm 1:6 "For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction."
Shalom children of God.