I want to be THAT guy

I have been in conversations, when we have discussed someone and referred to them as, "that guy." (Maybe you've heard this used before.) It typically is not about someone in particular. For example, when you are in a gathering, and people show appreciation through applause, there is always that guy who feels as if he needs to be the last person to clap. There is always that guy. Or, there is always that guy who fires his rifle before proper shooting light on the morning of the deer hunting opener. Another example is, there is always that guy who coughs or blows his nose when there is silence during a church service.

Whether you can identify with these examples or not, some of us know that guy or maybe even some of us are that guy. 

The other day, I was reading Scripture and the Lord spoke to me through Psalm 112. As I read it, I realized it is a call to men. I recorded 20 descriptions that God uses of a righteous man within this chapter. This is in no way an exhaustive list, maybe you would be able to find more. As I studied these descriptions, I told the Lord, I want to be that guy.  If there is ever a that guy description that is worthy of being, this is it!

Check out these 20 descriptions:

1) v1: He fears the Lord.

2) v1: He delights in God's commands.

3) v2: His offspring will be mighty in the land.

4) v3: He experiences wealth.

5) v3: His legacy lasts.

6) v4: His light shines in the darkness.

7) v4: He is gracious, merciful and righteous.

8) v5: He is generous and lends freely.

9) v5: He conducts situations with justice.

10) v6: He will never be moved.

11) v6: He will be remembered forever.

12) v7: He is not afraid of bad news.

13) v7: His heart is firm and trusts God.

14) v8: He has a steady heart.

15) v8: He is not afraid.

16) v8: He will overcome his enemies.

17) v9: He gives freely to the Lord.

18) v9: His righteousness endures forever.

19) v9: His name is exalted in honor.

20) v10: He is an example to the unsaved.

It is safe to say that our culture needs more men of God who strive to be that guy. Many of society's problems stem from the inability of men to belly up to their God-given responsibilities of leadership within the home, workplace and community. May God empower each of us to be that guy as described in Psalm 112.