SCRIPTURE: PSALM 119:49-88
MEMORY VERSES:
“You are my portion, O Lord; I have promised to obey your words. I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes” (Psalm 119:57-59)
“Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands” (Psalm 119:66)
“The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold” (Psalm 119:72)
“Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands” (Psalm 119:73)
“May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight” (Psalm 119:76-77)
“My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word” (Psalm 119:81)
“Preserve my life according to your love, and I will obey the statutes of your mouth” (Psalm 119:88)
Psalm 119:49-56 – The word of God will bring comfort and hope when we are suffering from afflictions and persecutions.
Psalm 119:57-64 – Be friends to those who fear God. If you walk with the wicked, they will bind you but you walk with God’s people, they will help you to enjoy life and liberty with love.
Psalm 119:65-72 – The Word of God teaches us knowledge and good judgment. Its law is worth more than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. It encourages us in times of affliction and brings out the best in us.
Psalm 119:73-80 – God made us and formed us. His word is the manual that teaches us how to use our body and mind, how to handle time and money and how to make the right decision. So, it is better for us to read the instruction book in advance before getting ourselves into troubles or shame.
Psalm 119:81- 88 – The decrees and commands of the Lord help us victorious over our enemies. It puts hope and gives comfort to our fainted souls. It helps us to start a new beginning to our live.
THOUGHTS:
As we travel through life’s path, Bible should be our road map pointing out safe routes, notifying obstacles to avoid so that we can reach our final destination. If we ignore the map, we will wander aimlessly and risk missing our real destination. Let us response to His directions.
In today’s world, money represents power, influence and success. Many people consider money as their gods. Although money is an earthly treasure that may bring comforts and offer some security, but obedience to God is heavenly treasure far more valuable than wealth. Let us ask God to turn our hearts towards his statutes and not toward making money.