Good morning,
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. Every verse, except three, refer to the word of God. It is divided into 22 sections. Each section contains eight verses. Each section corresponds to one of the twenty-two letters in the Hebrew alphabet. There are many references to the word of God in this chapter. As we study this chapter, write down or highlight each reference.
We will be studying Psalm 119 for the month of January.
This week we will examine sections 18-22. We will discover characteristics of God’s word.
The goal is for each of us to have a greater appreciation for the word of God.
Psalm 119
Psalm 119:161-168
21) Great peace have they which love thy law (161-168)
161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.166 Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.
When the psalmist is persecuted without cause, he standeth in awe of thy word, rejoiced, loved, praised, did, and kept the commandments of God.
How did the psalmist benefit from his commitment to God’s word? He had great peace, nothing could offend him, and hope for salvation.
This should cause us to ponder. Are we as committed, as the psalmist, to God’s word? Is it our comfort in persecution? Are we in awe of it? Are we getting any benefits from our reading, studying, and obeying God’s word? If so, what are they?
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com