God’s Word Is Awesome
November 15, 2019
Commentary
The greatest ability is dependability. Faithfulness is evidence of faith. In this passage the psalmist describes several characteristics of faithfulness in the life of the believer: (1) Faithful feet. (v. 105). If you’ve ever gone camping, then you know the value of a good flashlight at night. God’s Word provides guidance in the immediate and in the long-term. (2) Faithful promises (v. 106). When we make promises to the Lord or to friends, we should keep them (see Matt. 5:33-37). (3) Faithful life (v. 107). David needed help emotionally, physically, and spiritually. (4) Faithful offerings (v. 108). David sought instructions for daily life. (5) Faithful memory (v. 109). (6) Faithful perseverance (v. 110). We need to stay focused on God’s roadmap for our life. (7) Faithful heart (v. 111). A casual reading of Scripture is not enough. (8) Faithful obedience (v. 112). Once our heart is set on obeying God’s Word our life will be on course.
I. Five ways to show respect for God’s Word (vv. 113-117).
1. Whole-Hearted commitment to God’s Word (v. 113).
2. Patient in relying on God’s Word for victory (v. 114).
3. Reject the influence of bad companions (v. 115).
4. Count on God’s Word to never let you down (v. 116).
5. Cling to God for safety and protection (v. 117).
II. Two ways to show respect for God’s judgements (vv. 118-120).
1. Appreciate God’s judgement of the wicked.
a. Reject them (v. 118).
b. Remove them (v. 119).
2. Fear God’s judgment (v. 120).
Application
Lord, help me to show respect for Your Word and Your judgments in the ways listed above.
Psalms 119:105– 120 (NET)
105 Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.
106 I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations.
107 I am suffering terribly. O Lord, revive me with your word.
108 O Lord, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise. Teach me your regulations.
109 My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law.
110 The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.
111 I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.
112 I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end. ס (Samek)
113 I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.
114 You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word.
115 Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.
116 Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me.
117 Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.
118 You despise all who stray from your statutes, for such people are deceptive and unreliable.
119 You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules.
120 My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments. ע (Ayin)