“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord” (Ps. 112:7).
Out of our twentieth-century culture there has come a familiar expression, “getting a fix.” This term usually refers to taking drugs. Because of his dependency upon artificial stimulants, the drug addict is continually in the position of craving a “fix.”
In this verse, David states the person who trusts in God is never really afraid because his heart is “fixed” on the Lord. That’s good news for us today, because in our society it seems that everyone has a dependency of some kind.
Materialistic people are dependent upon money for their happiness. Egocentric performing artists must have a continual supply of adulation and applause from their adoring fans.
Authority figures are driven by a consuming hunger for power. Perverts have an insatiable appetite for “kinky” sex. Alcoholics lust after liquor to slake their never-ending thirst. Smokers crave nicotine constantly.
We Christians are dependent also. The difference is, we look to the Lord as our sole supply. Our dependence is on Him. This is not a mark of weakness; it is a mark of intelligence.
Our reliance is upon the only absolutely dependable thing in the universe: the Lord Jesus Christ. Our heart is “fixed,” because we trust in Him.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Dick Mills was ordained at The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in 1949. He and his wife Betty traveled as evangelists all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Dick and Betty are now home in heaven.
In 1966 Dick and Betty became a part of the then-emerging Charismatic Renewal. Passing through all denominational barriers, Dick has had the opportunity to speak in thousands of churches of varied backgrounds all over the world.
He ministered within several Christian organizations, including the Full Gospel Business Men, Women's Aglow, Inter-church Renewal Catholic Pentecostals, mainline Charismatic groups, CBN and TBN television networks, and many other independent Christian TV stations.
Dick appeared on numerous radio talk shows, written several magazine articles, and spoke at many Bible conferences and universities. He served as an adjunct professor at six Schools of the Bible and Seminaries.
In addition, Dick authored and co-authored several books and tapes. Dick's ministry was characterized by the unique gifts God has blessed him with. His services informed, enlightened, and motivated people to a higher level of commitment to God.