SCRIPTURE: PSALM 119:1-48
MEMORY VERSES:
“Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according tot he law of the Lord. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.” (Psalm 119:1-2)
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might no sin against you” (Psalm 119:11)
“I rejoice in following your statues as one rejoices in great riches. I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word” (Psalm 119:14-16)
“Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors” (Psalm 119:24
“My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law” (Psalm 119:28-29)
“I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statues, O Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free” (Psalm 119-30-32)
“Teach me, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart” (Psalm 119:33-34)
“Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word” (Psalm 119:35-37)
“I will always obey your law, for ever and ever. I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. ” (Psalm 119:44-45)
The theme of this Psalm is the “WORD OF GOD”. It teaches us what God’s word can do in our lives. This Psalm was arranged into 22 sections with 8 lines each and the line in each individual section begins with the same letters of the Hebrew alphabet. It recorded prayers for God’s help and affirmation of the writer’s faith in God despite of his difficulties. May we mediate on this Psalm for us to love and treasure the Word of God and willingly obey it.
PSALM 119:1-8 – Knowing and obeying God’s word will bring blessings to your life.
Psalm 119:9-16 – Reading God’s Word can keep you clean. We must live according to His word, hide His word in our hearts, rejoice in God’s Word, delight and meditate in it.
Psalm 119:17-24 – God’s word is our “Road map” in guiding us on the pilgrim of life’s journey. We must open our eyes to His Word and keep His statutes as our trusted counselor.
Psalm 119:25-32 – God’s word can revive and strengthen us when we are laid low in the dust because it has life and imparts life. It can set our hearts free when we choose the way of truth and hold fast to his statutes.
Palm 119:33-40 – The Word of God gives real values in our lives. It turns us from covetousness, selfish gain and worthless things that results in vanity.
Psalm 119:41-48 – If you love and obey His word, you will benefit the blessings of freedom because the Word is truth and the truth sets you free. Disobedience to His Word will bring bondage while obedience allows you to enjoy true freedom. Law and liberty are co-workers to build your character and bring you joy.
THOUGHTS;
This Psalm is both the longest Psalm and the longest chapter of the Bible. It was probably written by Ezra after the temple was rebuilt. The synonym of the the Word of God are: Bible, Truth, Law, Precepts, Statutes, Commands and Decrees. Its main purpose is for us to read God’s word and put His word into practice, memorize it and hide them in our hearts. Because our environment has so many temptations to lead us into impure lives, we are drowning in a sea of impurity. We can only stay pure by finding strength and wisdom in reading God’s Word and doing what it says. For keeping God’s laws gives us freedom from sin and enables us to live God’s way and fulfill His plan in our lives.