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Tuesday February 17 2026
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Psalm 12:3-If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?
When David penned these words, it was in response to the importance of standing up against evil. Many in Israel had turned against the Lord, and some of David’s own advisors were counseling him to just stay silent and ignore what was going on. In response, David cried out, “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” You can almost hear the exasperation in his voice.
I understand that sentiment.
Long ago, Barnes discussed the importance of the “foundations.”
“The word “foundations,” here, refers to those things on which society rests, or by which social order is sustained — the great principles of truth and righteousness that uphold society, as the foundations on which an edifice rests uphold the building. The reference is to a destruction of those things in a community, when truth is no longer respected; when justice is no longer practiced; when fraud and violence have taken the place of honesty and honor; when error prevails; when a character for integrity and virtue affords no longer any security. This is supposed to be the case in the circumstances referred to in the psalm, when there was no respect paid to truth and justice, and when the righteous, therefore, could find no security.” (Albert Barnes, Barnes’ Commentary On Psalms, 5926-5933 (Kindle Edition): Amazon)
What happens to a country when God and His Word are removed?
What happens to a church when God and His Word are removed?
What happens to a person’s family when God and His Word are removed?
What happens to a person’s life when God and His Word are removed?
Psalm 127:1-Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain.
Writing years ago of the importance of God to human thought and society, Mortimer Adler made a very insightful observation.
“Several years ago, Encyclopaedia Britannica published a set of fifty-four volumes marshalling the writings of many eminent thinkers in the Western world on the most important ideas that have been studied and investigated over the centuries. The subjects covered included law, science, philosophy, history and theology; the longest essay of all was on the subject of God. Addressing the question as to why this should be the case, co-editor Mortimer Adler wrote, ‘More consequences for thought and action follow from the affirmation or denial of God than from answering any other question.’ 1”. (John Blanchard, Does God Believe in Atheists? 244-252 (Kindle Edition); Carlisle, PA; EP Books)
What are some ways that we can help to fortify the foundations of God and His Word in our world, our church, our family, and our life?
Lord, thanks for the foundations of You and Your Word. Help us to build on that solid foundation! Amen.