# 34 2021 Dev. Psalm 119:105. LIGHT FOR LIVING! Read all of Psalm 119:73-178 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 119:105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
Ps. 119 is an acrostic poem (see footnotes} We comment on each stanza.
Vs. 73-80 “Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.” We are made in the image of God, male and female he created us. We know right from wrong, we have a discerning conscience and worship comes naturally. (See Ps.139)
Vs. 81-88 “All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.” Persecution goes on all over the world to the tune of two million people and it is on the way to you, it has arrived.
Vs. 89-96 “Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.” What else do we need to know?
Vs. 97-104 “Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.” Wiser also than teachers and elders; God speaks truth, teaching us wisdom, true wisdom needed in this world.
Vs. 105-112 “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” A lamp, a light, is what is needed to guide us through dark times. Your Word is light, grace and peace, while social media is mostly dark and oppressive, our job is to bring light.
Vs. 113-120 “Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.” Indeed, God gives life and hope for this life and for the next.
Vs. 121-128 “It is time for you to act, Lord; your law is being broken.” The psalmist cries out, we cry out as well, the world is upside down God, we wait for you Lord.
Vs. 129-136 “Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.” God’s mercy and salvation is extended to all who call on His name, do not delay.
Vs. 137-144 “Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servants loves them.” Over the centuries, followers of Jesus have experienced His love, grace, peace and His power. Praise God!
Vs. 145-152 “My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.” The answer to our current situation is continual prayer, including fasting to focus our prayers.
Vs. 153-160 “Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out decrees.” The difference between the followers of Jesus and those who reject Him is peace, joy, assurance in this life, salvation and eternal life for the next. Thanks be to God! May your Spirit, Jesus, touch those who reject You.
Vs, 161-168 “Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” The followers of Jesus live by faith in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Vs. 169-178 ‘May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.” Worshiping and serving God for His faithfulness: His peace, joy, assurance, and salvation is the purpose and the meaning of life for those who follow Jesus. The light for living has implications for how we live and interact with our neighbors and those who do not follow Jesus. We live in the face of all opposition to God. Amen!
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