Psalm 119:105 - Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. This is one of the most famous verses in not only all of the Psalms, but all of the Bible - and for good reason. As we remain in the Word, God guides us in wisdom, He helps us to make the right choices as we journey through life. I was once told that His "light" for us is like the headlights of a car at night, they are plenty bright, but they don't allow us to see very far ahead. Often we want to know what the next year holds, but He rarely allows us to see that far ahead. We have to continue to remain in His word daily for guidance.
The psalmists' love for the Word is inspiring. As he has continued to do throughout chapter 119, he praises God for His precepts and explains how he lives by them and is comforted by them. But we don't just get the idea that the psalmist loves God's word, he truly loves the Lord. As I've mentioned, sometimes I can have a great time of study, yet neglect to pray or spend time in worship. We must remember that we are not simply seeking information, but transformation through spending time with our Lord.
May we continue to strive towards this goal.
One thing that stuck out to me was verse 110. (NKJV) "The wicked have laid a snare for me, YET I have not strayed from your precepts".
ReplyDeleteWhen we are in Gods word on a regular basis seeking to know Him in those times it gives us the strength to face any circumstance.
Its in our tough moments that Gods word becomes life to us, and enables us to say " YET I have not strayed from your precepts".