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A Steadfast Heart Trusts the Lord — Psalm 112
By Dave JenkinsPsalm 112 shows the blessing and stability that come from fearing the Lord and delighting in His commandments.In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains how reverent worship produces steadfast trust, joyful obedience, generosity, and spiritual endurance.This psalm reminds believers that true blessing is not rooted in worldly success but in God-centered faithfulness. Even when bad news comes, the righteous stand firm because their hearts trust in the Lord.Dave also explains how Psalm 112 ultimately points to Jesus Christ, the truly righteous and blessed Man who perfectly obeyed the Father and shares His righteousness with His people by grace.Listen to the Audio
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Episode Highlights
- The blessing of fearing the Lord
- Delighting in God’s commandments
- Trusting God during difficult news
- Steadfast faith in uncertain times
- Generosity and eternal impact
- Christ as the truly righteous Man
Key Scriptures
- Psalm 112
- Proverbs 1:7
- Deuteronomy 6
- Isaiah 50:10
- Matthew 5
- 2 Corinthians 9:9
- James 1:25
Main Takeaway
A steadfast heart comes from trusting in the Lord.Subscribe to Reading the Bible Daily with Dave
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
