The Beautiful 'Tudes

Happy are the ones who have a true and deep knowledge of the debt that was paid for them personally: for God will show and give His kingdom to them.

Happy are those that bewail their sinful condition and see no remedy within themselves: for God will open their eyes to His only begotten son.

Happy are the tamed in spirit: they will be qualified to receive, care for and live in God's coming new world.

Happy are those that are craving to live pleasing to the Father: there craving will be satisfied.

Happy are those that jump up and down with excitement to show mercy: they will be first in line to receive the Father's mercy.

Happy are the ones who can be thrown into the middle of a messy conflict: they have taken on the image of God's firstborn son who mediated the conflict between man and God.

Be happy when others seek to destroy you because of your craving to please the Father: you have an address with a mailbox in the only true unmovable kingdom.

Happy are you when others upbraid, scorn and attack you and even lie about you because you are identified with Jesus: for you have a paycheck waiting for you that cannot be compared with the work you do to suffer for him.

Soul Musings - Psalm 101

V1 I have a song to sing that the whole earth needs to hear. My song is about my Father's love that is so stubborn he tracks me down when I am running from him. My song also is about my Father's justice. It is perfect with no flaws that come from non-divine beings.

V2 I want to be like my Father. While I am waiting for my Father to come and rule in divinity, I will focus my attention on ordering my own house in a blameless, integrity filled way as he would expect me to do.

V3 One thing I know I can do that is like my Father is to make sure I do not meditate on godless or worthless ways of conduct. In fact, I despise leaving worship of the true God to worship no-gods. No matter who they are or what natural gain I could lose, I will not let idol worshippers rub off on me.

V4 Another thing I can do is to remove from all consideration in my thoughts and daily interactions those who show themselves to be morally perverse. Those who openly ridicule you and your ways.

V5 Those who secretly and slyly kill their friend with their tongue prove that they are not like you; I will also remove them from all consideration in my thoughts and daily interactions. As I continue to order my own house, I will not keep company with the arrogant. You dwell with the humble and lowly, I will do likewise. I will not respect personages.

V6 Since I am in the position as king, I will choose those that have proven themselves to be constant in serving you to serve me. In my house, they will always have a place at the table. Those that are serious about staying clean before you; they will minister to me and those in my house.

V7 Those that sell lies for some sort of profit will find no customers at my house. If I find out they are even slandering for no gain I will ask them to leave.

V8 Father, you have given me responsibility for your city. Each morning I will be attentive to watch for those that want you, your stubborn love, and your justice removed. I will purge any and all that fit these qualifications of evil.

NOTE: What is not written at the end of this psalm must still be remembered from verse 2. The psalmist is still waiting for God to come help him since he knows he cannot fill the real kings shoes. All these other verses are 'occupying and waiting' verses until the "real king" comes to take charge. At that time, and only at that time, there will be no possibility for mistaken death row inmates. (Those from Illinois will appreciate this.)