9. PSALM 119.

LOVING THE WORD OF GOD.

This Psalm is a psalm of praise and thanksgiving for the ‘Word of the Lord’                                  The Law, which is the Torah consists of statutes, laws, precepts, ordinances, regulations testimonies and commandments.      

Every verse has a meaning that goes deep into the soul, changing our lives and giving us a deep hunger to love and obey God through His Word. 

The Psalmist craves to honour God by taking heed to every warning,  instruction, and promise found therein. 

It is not enough to speed-read your Bible and then claim that you read it from cover to cover every year, without allowing its words to cleanse and purify your life. You can read the Bible… theologically, devotionally, as history, scientifically, or as a dramatic story; or maybe you read it to claim its promises. However you choose to read it, it will speak to you.

“THE WORD IS  LIVING, POWERFUL, ACTIVE, SHARPER THAN ANY TWO SWORD CUTTING BETWEEN JOINTS AND MARROW. IT EXPOSES OUR INNERMOST THOUGHTS AND DESIRES.”

“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before His eyes. So we are accountable before Him.”

Hebrews 4:12,13.

We need to allow time for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction deep into our souls so we can meditate (contemplate) what He is saying to us. God wants each of us to be upright in our hearts.  

Get your eyes off other people’s lives. Allow the Living Word of God to judge you. Not many people agree on doctrine or interpretation of the Scriptures. Wars have been fought over them! 

This particular Psalm 119, expresses the writer’s appreciation for the goodness, mercy, severity, faithfulness, righteousness and character of God and in so doing stands in awe of the Word of God.  

Psalm 119:161. “MY HEART TREMBLES AT YOUR WORD.”

There are benefits to reading God’s Word. according to Psalm 119.  

1. Cleanses our way. 

2. Keeps us from sinning against God. 

3. Revives us. 

4. Strengthens us. 

5. Showers God’s mercy on us. 

6. Brings salvation to us. 

7. Causes us to hope. 

8. Gives life. 

Do you want to live a happy fulfilled life? 

Do you feel lonely and unsatisfied?  

Do you want to draw closer and become more intimate with the Lord? 

If your answer is, “Yes!” Then l suggest that you start reading the Bible.

If you are a new Christian, start with the Gospel of John. Please read it carefully and prayerfully.

Make it personal by inserting your name in appropriate places.  

Mark any verse that God enlightens you in your meditation.

Pray about anything that God convicts you to change. Fears, worries, doubts,  unfaithfulness, unbelief or plain rebellion. 

Read it several times, I promise you will find something new every time.

Commit to memory verses that speak to you, put them on your mirror or fridge until you have them in your memory for eternity. 

Now don’t be one of those Christians who won’t read their Bible, but will read books of man’s opinions about the Bible. You’re reading ‘second-hand’ information and not the pure Word of God. Allow the ‘Teacher,’ that is the Holy Spirit to lead you into all truth.

Man’s opinions can lead you into deception, into legalism, into cults and into compromise and away from God. Many a poor decision is made and the consequences are dire if you do not make them according to God’s Word. 

I always read this psalm in one sitting and apply it to my life. Try it!   Pray this request in

Psalm 119:18. 

As you read this wonderful Psalm decide to be obedient to the commandments, and statutes, not because you have to, but rather because you love Him and want to. 

“HOW SHALL A (YOUNG, OLD OR MIDDLE-AGED PERSON) BE CLEANSED FROM HIS WAYWARD LIFE?

BY TAKING HEED AND KEEPING WATCH ON HIMSELF ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD.”

The writer reveals that he will draw closer to God by…

1. Yearning for God. 

2. Respecting His Words. 

3. Delighting to read the Commandments.  Allowing the Word to break his heart 💘. 

4. Then he allows it to rebuild his life into the image of God. (Christ)

Dear reader, the time is coming when the Bible will be banned as it is in some countries already. You must hide it in your heart. You see the Word became flesh and dwelt among us and He inspired men by the Holy Spirit to write down what they saw and heard. The Bible is God’s Word and is the most precious possession on this earth.

If your house caught on 🔥 fire, what would be the first thing you would grab after your family was safe?

I would grab my Bible!!!

I love God’s Word and it is my most treasured possession. More precious than Gold or Silver. My Bible is settled in Heaven, eternal and Secure! I implore you to make it the highest of priorities in your life…and I promise you,

YOU WILL NEVER BE SORRY!

Amen.

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