Day 17
January 19
Psalm 119:129-136
I heard a saying: God may hand out tests, but He also hands out the answer keys. Let’s
break verses 129-136 (NET) down a bit.
Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them. (Observe: Become aware of).
Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the
untrained. (Insight: Discern the true nature of a situation).
I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands. (Longing: Persistent
yearning).
Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers.
(Extend: Cause something to last longer).
Direct my steps by your word. Do not let any sin dominate me. (Direct: Proceeding from one point to another without deviation or interruption).
Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts. (Precepts: Teaching, instruction).
Smile on your servant. Teach me your statutes! (Statutes: Decree of a ruler).
Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.
When words are broken down you start to see the meaning better. This happens
when you start digging into God’s Word. You become more aware of God, gaining insight in His perfect way, getting excited to know more about Him, and yearning for it to last longer! When the world starts to beat you down, you can still see the straight path. When you’re knocked down, He lifts you up. You read and everything starts making sense. The Lord opens your eyes. You want to be the servant of the one true King, Creator of the Universe, and Savior of the world. However, through this revelation your eyes are open to the reality of those still lost, broken, and hurting. BUT, you see the truth now and its your turn to pass on the answer keys.
Morgan Rudolph
I heard a saying: God may hand out tests, but He also hands out the answer keys. Let’s
break verses 129-136 (NET) down a bit.
Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them. (Observe: Become aware of).
Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the
untrained. (Insight: Discern the true nature of a situation).
I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands. (Longing: Persistent
yearning).
Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers.
(Extend: Cause something to last longer).
Direct my steps by your word. Do not let any sin dominate me. (Direct: Proceeding from one point to another without deviation or interruption).
Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts. (Precepts: Teaching, instruction).
Smile on your servant. Teach me your statutes! (Statutes: Decree of a ruler).
Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.
When words are broken down you start to see the meaning better. This happens
when you start digging into God’s Word. You become more aware of God, gaining insight in His perfect way, getting excited to know more about Him, and yearning for it to last longer! When the world starts to beat you down, you can still see the straight path. When you’re knocked down, He lifts you up. You read and everything starts making sense. The Lord opens your eyes. You want to be the servant of the one true King, Creator of the Universe, and Savior of the world. However, through this revelation your eyes are open to the reality of those still lost, broken, and hurting. BUT, you see the truth now and its your turn to pass on the answer keys.
Morgan Rudolph