February 13, 2005

February 13, 2005 Psalm 119:1-24

Psalm 119:1-5 “Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD. Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways. You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!”

There are many references in the Bible to the laws and statutes of God. These laws are referred to as righteous, as wonderful commands and words by which to live and rejoice. But are we always so joyous about the law in our modern world? And in our society laws cover many areas from criminal statutes to tax regulations. Have you ever cheated on your tax forms? Does that violate any of God’s laws? Is it a form of theft? You know the answers to those questions.
Think of how good you feel when you have a choice between right and wrong and you choose to do the right thing. As it is written, those who embraced God’s Law had an upright heart and their eyes were open to wonderful things. For when you are called upon by God, He does not love you because you are wealthy, strong, or wise. You are loved because of God’s wisdom, strength and infinite capacity to love. The wisest thing you can do is choosing to obey God’s laws and live according to His Word.

Most holy God, help me to always make the right choices so that I will be filled with your grace and will praise you by my actions. This we pray in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen.

Contributed by Candide Cooper