PSALM 119:1\u201340<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cBlessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n
(Ps. 119:1 niv)<\/i>.<\/p>\n
The monumental 119th psalm is actually an acrostic poem\u2014each line of every stanza begins with the same letter. The 22 stanzas work through the entire Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 119 teaches the blessings of obedience, the importance of delighting in God\u2019s ways, the saint\u2019s hatred of sin, and the hope and promises in God\u2019s law. Over the next four days we will discuss each of these.<\/p>\n
The psalmist begins in a manner reminiscent of Psalm 1, expounding on the necessity of obedience to God for the faithful believer. He tells us that a person who obeys God\u2019s commands receives abundant blessings. First, he is filled with a desire to learn God\u2019s ways as the only rule for his life, \u201cI will praise You with uprightness of heart, when I learn Your righteous judgements\u201d (v. 7). Second, His ways will be kept pure: \u201cHow can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word\u201d (v. 9). If you want to chase confusion from your life, if you long to live a life in love to Christ, look to His Word, for it is the rule of instruction during the Christian\u2019s journey in this world: \u201cI am a stranger in the earth; do not hide Your commands from me\u201d (v. 19).<\/p>\n
Third, the Word of God and all His precious commands give strength and renewal to the Christian through the power of the Holy Spirit. \u201cMy soul clings to the dust; revive me according to Your word\u201d (v. 25). \u201cRevive me in Your righteousness\u201d (v. 40b). \u201cI will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have given me life\u201d (v. 93). Through His promises and precepts, God renews your life, giving you direction and strength to walk in the ways of Christ. While the law in itself has no power, the Holy Spirit working in you, in accordance with His Word, renews your life daily.<\/p>\n
Lastly, when you diligently obey God you find freedom to serve, wisdom to function in the body of Christ and the world, and peace to know that God has given you the grace to live according to His ways. \u201cI will walk at liberty, for I seek Your precepts\u201d (v. 45). \u201cYour commands make me wiser than my enemies\u201d (v. 98). Finally, \u201cGreat peace have those who love Your law\u201d (v. 165b). Only those who have a renewed heart can love God\u2019s law and taste the joy of His everlasting peace.<\/p>\n
CORAM DEO<\/b><\/p>\n
Isaiah 37\u201338<\/p>\n
Philippians 3<\/p>\n
WEEKEND<\/b><\/p>\n
Isaiah 39\u201342<\/p>\n
Philippians 4, Colossians 1<\/p>\n
Read through all of Psalm 119 before Monday. What is the writer\u2019s attitude toward God\u2019s law? Do you have even a fraction of this much desire to obey God\u2019s commands? Jesus said, \u201cIf you love me, obey my commands.\u201d Show Him greater love by studying and obeying His ways.<\/p>\n
For further study: Ps. 1 \u2022 John 15:1\u201317 \u2022 1 John 2<\/i><\/p>\n
WEEKEND<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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