Psalm 119 - 6.19.26
Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8
1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord.
2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—
3 they do no wrong but follow his ways.
4 You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
6 Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
7 I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
8 I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.
Observation
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible and is structured as an acrostic poem, with each section corresponding to a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The first eight verses focus on the theme of obedience to God's law and the blessings that come from it. The psalmist expresses a deep desire to live according to God's statutes and acknowledges the joy and fulfillment that comes from such a life. (Bing Copilot)
Deuteronomy 6:5 – Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Joshua 1:8 - Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Matthew 5:6 - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Application
This passage of scripture highlights the importance of whole heartedly following God’s law. It emphasizes the blessings and benefits of living a life in obedience to God’s commandments. Not to know them with my understanding but to make them the rule of my life which comes with the help of the Holy Spirit.
When we whole heartedly seek God and follow His commandments, we will experience true joy, fulfillment and blessings in our lives. This is a call to action, to examine our hearts and motivations. Are we aligning our lives with His truth and seeking Him with sincerity and our whole heart? We need to allow His word to guide and transform us from the inside out. As we take pleasure in God’s word and dig deep to know it and practice it, the effect will be a Thankful Heart full of Praise and Worship.
Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank you that you love us so much and you desire to bless us. Thank you for the Holy Spirit that helps us walk in Your path. Help us walk in obedience to your word…not my will but YOURS be done. I praise you with all my heart and soul. Thank you for my Blessed Life.
Michelle Craig
