Phil and Macy

Phil and Macy

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

A couple verses from Psalm 119

I’m going to finish up my thoughts from Psalm 119. There are a few miscellaneous versus that stood out to me that I want to share. This is the first one:

“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” Psalms 119:103 KJV
Most of God’s words are messages of love. Even the passages that demonstrate his righteousness and judgment are out of love. He only corrects those he loves. It was explained to me with this story. One of my children and another are down the street fighting. I break it up and which one do I discipline? My own child of course not the child that is not mine. The New Testament says those he loves he rebukes! To the child of God all of his words are sweet and I am so glad for his love for me and my family!

Another verse that stood out to me recently is this:
“Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.” Psalms 119:89 KJV

This verse is comforting because it lets me know that there is a truth that is established in heaven and outside of my control. Call it absolute if you want but I find it comforting to know that God has settled things and my role is to learn them, accept them and put them in place in my life. Think about it, how troubling would it be to end up with a strong belief system but a belief in the wrong system. Paul says in Hebrews that those who run the race must follow the rules of the race or be disqualified, my paraphrase. He also states in another place that he can do "nothing against the truth but for the truth". Even the great apostle knew there was an unassailable truth and it was his charge to dispenses to the Gentiles which he has done.

So what I'm trying to say is that we need to seek God and he will reveal himself if we seek him earnestly and honestly. "Prove me now say of the Lord" is often mentioned in the Old Testament. Those with faith sought out the truth and truth seekers will find it through God's help.


Well I'm finished with Psalm 119 for the time being. I'm going to switch to Judges and read from there on of the historical books. Judges is a sad book in many cases. I'm not sure if I will be posting much but time will tell.

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