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. Just in the first eight verses, there are six. 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 the first six sections.
The goal is for each of us to have a greater appreciation for the word of God. Also, starting today, each of us would begin to read through the whole Bible, Genesis through Revelation, during this year. It is easy to do. It takes between fifteen and twenty minutes daily. A little longer when you get so engrossed with the passage that more study is required.
6) I trust in thy word (41-48)
41 Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord, even thy salvation, according to thy word.42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.44 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
It has always been interesting to me, that people say they trust the Bible, but fail to obey its precepts. The psalmist said he trusted the word, would obey it, would walk in it, seek it, would speak of its precepts before kings, would delight in its commandments, would love them, and meditate on them.
What a challenge for us. Is this how we approach the word of God?
***CHALLENGE***
Read the whole Bible, Genesis to Revelation, during 2021.
Conclusion
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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