Skip to main content

Daily Devotion: Psalm 119:125-128

By

Psalm 119:125-128    "I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.  (126)  It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.  (127)  Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.  (128)  Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way."


"I am thy servant."  What a wonderful statement to be able to make! But I ask myself, "Can I truly say that of myself?" Am I truly the servant of God? Am I? Are you?  Do I serve Him constantly, or do I only serve when it's convenient for me? Yes, these are hard questions that deserve an answer. How seriously do I take the Word of God? Again, it is no coincidence that the longest chapter in the Bible is dedicated completely to the Word of God and its importance in our lives.  

"I am thy servant. I love thy commandments above gold. I esteem all thy precepts ... to be right." The words of God are mentioned by four different names in these four verses: thy testimonies, thy law, thy commandments, and thy precepts. They all mean the same thing with different applications. They are meant to cause us to take notice of God's Word and its importance in our lives. If I may give a brief overview of these four terms, they are intended to be a witness to us of the manner in which God has dealt with His people through the ages and He continues in that same vein. They are instructions for us as to the manner of lives we should live and actually become a part of our identity. The Word of God charges us to The grace of God which is shown in Scriptures teach us "... that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world" Now I ask myself once again, "Am I truly the servant of God?" If so, then I must apply myself to the Holy Word of God that I may gain understanding concerning God's will for my life.


1. My God and Father, while I stray
Far from my home, on life’s rough way,
Oh, teach me from my heart to say,
Thy will be done!

Chorus:
Thy will be done in me,
This is my earnest plea;
My life, my all, I yield to Thee,
Thy will be done in me.

3. Renew my will from day to day;
Blend it with Thine; and take away
All now that makes it hard to say,
Thy will be done

Labels:

Popular posts from this blog

Daily Devotion: Enter With Thanksgiving - Psalm 100:1-5

By
One of the most beautiful Psalms of Thanksgiving is the 100th Psalm. Please turn to it and read verses one through five. With all my heart I believe we are a people and a nation that has truly been blessed by God. Of all those who “give thanks to Him and praise His name” we should be at the top!  It is not uncommon to compile wish lists at Christmas, and draw up a list of resolutions for the new year. But there is another list we often overlook - a Thanksgiving Day list of all for which we are thankful. What would your list contain? Most likely, a good part would be material possessions. I’m convinced that we would find that we have much more for which to be thankful than just our material possessions.  Like you, I’m sure my list would include the major things - life, health, family, friends, and the nation we live in, despite all its flaws. But even more than that, I’m thankful for my salvation, my Church family, and the mercy that God showers upon us each d...
Read more

Daily Devotion (Video): I Will Fear No Evil - Psalm 23:4

By
Read more

Daily Devotion: The Peace Of Christ - John 14:27

By
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. – John 14:27 As I sit and enjoy the Lord's creation and I feel the cool breeze blow across my skin, I am reminded of the peace that we find when we stop to appreciate the works of God. While we cannot necessarily count on another tomorrow in this world, all of God’s children have the assurance of something purer, something brighter, in the world to come. This brings peace when everything seems chaotic and difficult here and now. Jesus Christ was and remains a complex Person. Not only do we have to wrestle with His dual nature, we must face the depth of His teachings. Many of the Lord’s teachings are easy to grasp even if they are hard to apply. (Have you tried loving your enemies lately?) However, some of the Messiah’s sayings make us think very hard indeed. Isaiah 9:6 famously reveals that the virgin born Son of God would be the Prin...
Read more