Notes of reflections and discussions that touch on matters of the heart.
Text: Psalm 119:153-160 Key Verse: Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word vs 154 NASU Different types of prayers are encountered in the book of Psalm. In this passage, the writer made supplications to God. He presented his strong case. He pleaded with God to revive him. Revival here is …
Text: Psalm 119:145-152 Key Verse: Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions vs 150 What would you do if you heard some wicked people were coming to attack you and there is no way of escape? What would you do when a situation is so dire? The natural thing …
Going Deeper Text: Psalm 119:137-144 Key Verse: Righteous are You, O Lord, And upright are Your judgments. Vs 137 NASU God is a righteous God. He is does not just do what is right, He is the essence and standard of rightness. It is his nature to do what is right and that forever- Your …
Would You Pray? Text: Psalm 119:129-136 Key Verse- The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Vs 130 NRSV Psalm 119 is full of prayers, the whole book of Psalms actually. Sometimes it seems there are no prayers one could pray or we are just at a loss for words …
Text: Psalm 119:121-128 Key Verse- “I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees.” vs 124. NLT Servanthood in God’s Kingdom is the basis for greatness. The one who leads must serve; But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant Mt 23:11 And whosoever will be …
Text: Psalm 119:113-120 Key Verse- I hate double-minded men, but I love your law vs 113 NIV It is not the Psalmist alone who hates double-minded people, God does too. According to James, a double-minded person is unstable in all his ways Jas 1:8. Such are unreliable. You may agree on something with a double-minded …
Text: Psalm 119:105-112 Key Verse: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path vs 105 This verse paints a picture of the world in which the Psalmist and all of us are living in. It is a world of darkness. This is the reason he constantly needed light by …
Text: Psalm 119:97-104 Key Verse: “Your words are so sweet to me, like the taste of honey! I gain understanding from your instructions, so I hate anything that leads people the wrong way” vs 103-104. The Psalmist, though not perfect, is a model of a God lover, seeker and follower. “Oh how I love your …
Text: Psalm 119:89-96 Key Verse: All things remain to this day because of your command, because they are all your servants vs 91 The Psalmist reveals the word of God as being eternal. He says all things- created elements of nature and living creatures owe their sustenance or continuance to the upholding power of the …
Text: Psalm 119:81-88 Key Verse- “I am worn out from waiting for you to keep your word. When will you have mercy?” vs 82 CEV Trusting and waiting are very related. The more we can trust, the more we can wait; the less we can trust, the less we can wait. Waiting for (or on) …
