"(Lamedh) Your eternal Word, O LORD,
stands firm in heaven.
Your faithfulness extends to every generation,
as enduring as the earth You created.
Your regulations remain true to this day,
for everything serves Your plans.
If Your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy,
I would have died in my misery.
I will never forget Your commandments,
for by them You give me life.
I am Yours; rescue me!
For I have worked hard at obeying Your commandments.
Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me,
I will quietly keep my mind on Your laws.
Even perfection has its limits,
but Your commands have no limit." (Psalm 119: 89-96)
stands firm in heaven.
Your faithfulness extends to every generation,
as enduring as the earth You created.
Your regulations remain true to this day,
for everything serves Your plans.
If Your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy,
I would have died in my misery.
I will never forget Your commandments,
for by them You give me life.
I am Yours; rescue me!
For I have worked hard at obeying Your commandments.
Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me,
I will quietly keep my mind on Your laws.
Even perfection has its limits,
but Your commands have no limit." (Psalm 119: 89-96)
Dear friend,
Notes from "Lamedh": rejoicing in God and His Word
Notes from "Lamedh": rejoicing in God and His Word
- God's Word is eternal
- God is faithful--to every generation
- God's Word is true
- God is sovereign--everything comes under His authority
- God's Word sustains our lives with joy
- God gives life through His Word
- God's Word has no limit
Again and again in this Psalm we find a passionate faith. The author faces difficult situations, yet he maintains his hope in the Lord. He has questions without answers, yet he trusts. He fears for his life, yet he waits. He does not know what will happen tomorrow, yet he hopes.
This is the rock-solid, unwavering faith that can transform our lives: knowing and trusting God and His Word, whether in joy or in sorrow.
It is not easy. It is not popular. It is not logical to our human, sin-tainted minds. It is a leap of faith. It is believing in and holding onto the truths we know, regardless of what we feel, see, hear, or fear. This is faith.
This is the rock-solid, unwavering faith that can transform our lives: knowing and trusting God and His Word, whether in joy or in sorrow.
It is not easy. It is not popular. It is not logical to our human, sin-tainted minds. It is a leap of faith. It is believing in and holding onto the truths we know, regardless of what we feel, see, hear, or fear. This is faith.
- Do we have to be super-human to have faith like this Psalmist?
- How do you think his faith grew?
- In what ways can we grow our faith?
Heavenly Father, Again in Your Word we are reminded that You are good. You are faithful. You are sovereign. You are with us. We get so bogged down by our own fears and doubts. We want to be able to trust You at all times and in all circumstances. We want a faith that is unshaken during trials. Will You work in us? Will You grow us? Will You help us to listen for Your voice?
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