Prolonging of days

Prolonging of days/Hope of the righteous

Prolonging of days

The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened

(Pro.10:27).

Many children of God do not enjoy longevity because they do not fear God indulging in sin at will. As they become wicked, their years are shortened. Our longevity does not depend upon our health insurance or medical plan but on God's plan for our life. When we do everything according to His plan and guidance, we do enjoy good health. This is the great secret for us. As we do everything fearing God (fearful expectation of divine judgement), we become careful in our path of righteousness. When we live our lives in a reckless manner without any regard to God's instructions, we become wicked in His eyes.

Hope of the righteous

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish (Pro.10:28).

Our hope as the righteous people of God is gladness in our hearts. We are always glad, despite adverse circumstances confronting us. Our expectation will be granted by God in His time. But the expectation of the wicked shall perish. Let us hold on to our righteousness without losing any bit of the same even when we face adversity in life. Let us not compromise our righteousness under any circumstance.

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