Psalms 116:1-14
Song of Thanksgiving
Psalms 116:15-2
Precious to The Lord is The Death of His Saints
Psalms 117:1-2
The Lord’s Faithfulness Endures Forever
Psalms 118:1-14
The Lord is Always Merciful
Psalms 118:10-18
You Can’t Keep The Battle to Yourself
Psalms 118:15-29
You Can’t Keep the Battle to Yourself
Psalms 119:1-8
Praise For The Word of God
Psalms 119:9-24
Cleansing by God’s Word
Psalms 119:17-24
Appreciation of God’s Word
Psalms 119:25-40
Prayer For Understanding God’s Word
Psalms 119:33-40
Loyalty to God’s Word
Psalms 119:41-48
Praise For God’s Word
Psalms 119:49-56
Hope From God’s Word
Psalms 119:57-64
Obedience to God’s Word
Psalms 119:65-72
Trust in God’s Word
Psalms 119:73-88
Hope in God’s Word
Psalms 119:81-88
God’s Word Is Faithful
Psalms 119:89-104
God’s Word is Sure
Psalms 119:97-104
God’s Word is Sweet
Psalms 119:105-120
God’s Word Is Awesome
Psalms 119:113-120
God’s Word is Awesome
Psalms 119:121-136
God’s Word Protects From Oppressors
Psalms 119:129-136
God’s Word is Wonderful
Psalms 119:137-152
God’s Word is True
Psalms 119:145-152
God’s Word is True
Psalms 119:153-160
Love For God’s Word
Psalms 119:161-168
Rejoicing in God’s Word
Psalms 119:169-176
Deliverance From God’s Word
Psalms 120:1-8
A Prayer For Help
Prayer For Understanding God’s Word
Psalms 119:25–40
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A chicken and a pig were talking about a farmers breakfast. The chicken said “look at the commitment I made.” The pig replied “but for me it was a sacrifice.” (Source Unknown). … More
The writer seems to be experiencing many trials and troubles in his life. Even though his difficulties are a result of his own weaknesses, he is not driven away from God but is drawn closer to Him. As believers we desire a deeper understanding and a greater insight into God’s Word. Verses 25 through 32 can be divided into two parts: My ways and God’s ways.
1. My ways (vv. 25-29).
a. The confession of my ways (v. 25). “My soul cleaves unto the dust.”
b. The conviction of my ways (vv. 26-27).
i. “Teach me your principles” (v. 26). We read for instruction, not only for information.
ii. “Help me understand the meaning of your commandments” (v. 27)
c. The contradiction of my ways (vv. 28-29). “Remove from me the way of lying” (v. 29).
i. Singing and praising the Lord on Sunday and living for the devil the rest of the week.
ii. Claiming we belong to Christ and not demonstrating it the way we live.
2. Thy ways (vv. 30-32).
a. The choice of God’s ways (v. 30). “I have chosen the way of truth”
b. The commitment to God’s ways (v. 31). “I cleave to your testimonies”
c. The clarity (quickness) of God’s ways (v. 32). “I will run the way of thy commandments.” I am committed and now I must respond with swiftness, without delay.
God’s leadership is the pathway to personal revival. It is not a document to be learned but a path to be followed. His route may not be the smoothest, but it is the most direct to His blessing.
1. God desires to capture our minds (vv. 33-34). He teaches and enlightens us so we can obey.
2. God desires to channel our hearts (vv. 35-37). He directs our will (v. 35a), our emotions (v. 35b), our hearts (v. 36), and our eyes (v. 37).
3. God desires to direct our focus (v. 38-40) so we can understand His Word (v. 38a), not be fearful of men (v. 38b), turn from our sinful ways (v. 39), and be obedient to His Word (v. 40).
Application
My mind tends to follow many rabbit trails, things that are far from the heart of God. My desire is to submit my mind to the teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit, and then I can hopefully stay closer to the practical application of God’s truth.
Psalms 119:25-40 (English Standard Version)
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