February 15, 2005
February 15, 2005 Psalm 119:49-72
Psalm 119:62 “At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.”
Here are some words found in Psalm 119:49-72.
A psalmist speaks of God’s Word:
word, promise, law, judgments, commands, decrees, precepts, promise, statutes, instructions,
Impact of God’s Word on a psalmist:
peace, joy, direction, hope, comfort. life, wisdom, knowledge
A psalmist’s actions in response to God’s Word:
learn, listen, obey, not depart, remember, compose songs, think about, ask for mercy, promise, consider, not forget, praise you, befriend, trust, value
I like the Psalms. This is partly because they are poetry, but more importantly, it is because they are the deep reflections of honest communication with God – the good, the bad, the ugly and the sublime. Sometimes we hear anger voiced against enemies and sometimes against God. Sometimes we see the writer emerge from a dark tunnel into the light of peace. – real life, real experiences, real feelings.
As you may know, Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, some 176 verses. Nestled here in the heart of the Bible is a remarkable chapter which mentions God’s Word in every verse! Read the verses 49-72. List “A” above is a compilation of the variety of references to God’s word found in those verses. It speaks to many facets of our source of information about our Heavenly Father and his intentions for our lives. Which term resonates with your heart-understanding of Scripture?
This writer also shared a range of emotions that Scripture evoked – List B. Who of us wouldn’t be glad to feel God’s direction working those qualities out in our lives? And finally List C, also found in this same passage, speaks to the responses we can make to the enlightenment we find in God’s Word. How much God will enrich our lives through His Word if we will spend time reading the letter He has preserved through the ages for us.
Today you are invited to build your own prayer based on your perception of God’s Word and your response to His message to you. As the psalmist, speak your heart honestly to your Heavenly Father as you seek to deepen your relationship with Him during these days of Lent.
O Lord, your __________________ brings me ________________
(A) (B)
and causes me to ______________________________________ .
(C)
Contributed by Judy King
Psalm 119:62 “At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.”
Here are some words found in Psalm 119:49-72.
A psalmist speaks of God’s Word:
word, promise, law, judgments, commands, decrees, precepts, promise, statutes, instructions,
Impact of God’s Word on a psalmist:
peace, joy, direction, hope, comfort. life, wisdom, knowledge
A psalmist’s actions in response to God’s Word:
learn, listen, obey, not depart, remember, compose songs, think about, ask for mercy, promise, consider, not forget, praise you, befriend, trust, value
I like the Psalms. This is partly because they are poetry, but more importantly, it is because they are the deep reflections of honest communication with God – the good, the bad, the ugly and the sublime. Sometimes we hear anger voiced against enemies and sometimes against God. Sometimes we see the writer emerge from a dark tunnel into the light of peace. – real life, real experiences, real feelings.
As you may know, Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, some 176 verses. Nestled here in the heart of the Bible is a remarkable chapter which mentions God’s Word in every verse! Read the verses 49-72. List “A” above is a compilation of the variety of references to God’s word found in those verses. It speaks to many facets of our source of information about our Heavenly Father and his intentions for our lives. Which term resonates with your heart-understanding of Scripture?
This writer also shared a range of emotions that Scripture evoked – List B. Who of us wouldn’t be glad to feel God’s direction working those qualities out in our lives? And finally List C, also found in this same passage, speaks to the responses we can make to the enlightenment we find in God’s Word. How much God will enrich our lives through His Word if we will spend time reading the letter He has preserved through the ages for us.
Today you are invited to build your own prayer based on your perception of God’s Word and your response to His message to you. As the psalmist, speak your heart honestly to your Heavenly Father as you seek to deepen your relationship with Him during these days of Lent.
O Lord, your __________________ brings me ________________
(A) (B)
and causes me to ______________________________________ .
(C)
Contributed by Judy King
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