Is Tranquility Meaning Given In Psalm 131 Now? In the gentle moments of Matthew 19:13-14 , we witness a profound teaching. Children, in their innocence, were brought to Jesus, and despite the disciples’ initial resistance, Jesus welcomed them, declaring, “the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” This statement unveils a deep truth: the kingdom is not about adult-like ambition or success, but about embracing the pure qualities of a child—chief among them, trust. This trust is the cornerstone of biblical tranquility . It’s observed in the unspoken confidence a toddler has in their parents’ arms, free from the fear of falling. It’s the instinctive run towards a parent when the world seems daunting. Such trust is what Jesus calls His followers to embody—a complete, unwavering trust in God. Psalm 131 echoes this sentiment. The psalmist proclaims, “O Lord, my heart is not proud… nor do I involve myself in great matters, or in things too difficult for me.” This isn’t...
Proverbs 10: The memory of the righteous is blessed Now. What defines a good man or a good woman? What are the qualities that make people like this special? What makes a good friend? The list of qualities may vary from person to person. But certainly honest, loyal, and trustworthy would be on that list. Integrity, industrious, caring, humble, and thoughtful could all be added to that list as well. Conversely, people that do NOT possess these qualities are often avoided. A person may declare that he is an honest, hard-working individual, but day to day living will show the true quality of an individual. Proverbs 10 begins a comparison of day to day actions that would be considered good and pleasing to God against those that are more in line with worldly, sinful living. The actions and principles can be easily recognized in any age, or any society; and they certainly point to qualities that the Lord wants reflected in Christian lives. Not every verse will be addressed in thes...