STEADFAST AND IMMOVABLE

JUNE 5

Psalm 112

Psalm 112:6, “For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever.”

Psalm 112 paints a beautiful picture of the life blessed by God—the life marked by fear of God and delight for His word, and the accompanying fruit of righteousness, compassion, and faithfulness. Verse 6 tells us that the righteous will never be moved and that they will be remembered forever. But what does this mean?

To be “never moved” doesn’t mean the righteous never face challenges or hardships. Rather, it means they have a deep, unshakable foundation—a faith that holds firm through every storm. And to be “remembered forever” speaks of a lasting legacy, not necessarily in the earthly realm, but for eternity and in the hearts of those whose lives they touch.

A powerful example from Scripture is the life of Daniel. Taken captive and exiled to Babylon, Daniel found himself in a culture that was hostile to his faith. Yet, he remained steadfast—praying to God despite the king’s decree, refusing to compromise his beliefs, and trusting God completely.

When Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den for his faithfulness, he was not moved by fear or despair. His trust was in God’s power and promises. And God delivered him! Because of Daniel’s unwavering righteousness, he is remembered throughout history as a man who honored God above all else.  Daniel’s life is a vivid illustration of Psalm 112:6. He was steady in faith and left a legacy that endures to this day.

In our own lives, it can be easy to feel shaken by uncertainty, fear, or failure. But Psalm 112 encourages us to root ourselves in God’s truth. Like Daniel, we may face “lions” of doubt, pressure, or hardship, but God equips through His word that we might remain steadfast and immovable.

“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”—1 Corinthians 15:58

Application Questions: What is anchoring you when life gets hard? How can you cultivate a faith that cannot be moved? What legacy are you building—not just for now, but for eternity?

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Author: looking2jesus13

Jerry Conklin, born and raised in Hillsboro, Oregon, served six years in the US Navy Submarine service. After earning a degree in Nuclear Technology, he worked at Trojan Nuclear Plant as a reactor operator. In 1990, after earning a Masters Degree in Theology, he became the senior pastor of Lewis and Clark Bible Church in Astoria for 27 years, also serving as a fire department chaplain and making nine trips to Uganda for ministry work. After his wife’s cancer diagnosis, they moved to Heppner. Since 2021, he has served as the part-time hospice chaplain for Pioneer Hospice. In 2023 he helped establish South Morrow County Seniors Matter (SMCSM) and now serves at the board chairman. In February 2025 Jerry was honored as Heppner’s Man of the Year. In March 2025 Jerry was honored by US Senator Jeff Merkley for his work with SMCSM. Jerry and Laura have four children and three grandchildren.

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