# 32 2021 Dev. Psalm 119:63 The LIGHT OF LIFE! Read all of Psalm 119:1-72 first. The purpose of these devotionals is to draw closer to God and grow spiritually by applying His Word to our daily living. All passages are taken from the NIV.
Psalm 119:63 “I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.”
Introduction. Psalm 111- 119, This series is called the Egypt “Hallalu Yah” (Hallelujah) meaning rejoicing to praise God for His salvation. Not superficially but as a matter of the heart, true piety! The series has a close connection with the songs of Miriam Ex.15:1-21 and of Mary Lk.1:46-56.
Ps. 119 “Is an acrostic poem” (see footnotes) The author is passionately devoted to the Word of God. This is the longest chapter in the Bible. We will comment on each stanza.
Vs. 1-8 “Oh that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!” That is our desire and our goal, we fall short, but God is faithful in His grace, mercy and love.
Vs. 9-18 “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”The Word of God is the light of life on the earth.
Vs. 17-24 “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.” The scriptures are a living book, understood by God’s Spirit in us.
Vs. 25-32 “My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.” Religion is in decline and evil is on the rise, yet God is in control and will accomplish His purposes in our lives and in this world.
Vs. 33-40 “Turn my eyes from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.” The world is too much with us, subtly, we are distracted with living in our culture but the Word of God is the wisdom for life.
Vs. 41-48 “May your unfailing love come to me, Lord, your salvation, according to your promise; then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.” Today we are taunted when we openly promote Christian (biblical) values but our salvation is sure, our life after death is sure, God’s Spirit gives us the answers we need in this life.
Vs. 49-56 “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.” By faith we believe the promises of God, by faith we know that God is the ruler of this world. “Our God reigns!”
Vs. 57-64 “The earth is filled with your love, Lord; teach me your decrees.” The love of God is everywhere; consider God’s good earth, consider God’s love and care for the people of the earth, consider that God’s Spirit holds everything together. See Jn. 3:16,17 also Ps.104:27-30)
Vs. 65-72 “before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.” God disciplines and teaches those He loves to strengthen and move us onto the right path, the path of righteousness.
The light of life in our lives has implications for how we live and interact with our neighbors and those who do not follow Jesus. Following the path of righteousness is a much needed witness to the people around us and to the people of the world. Amen!
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