Beloved, I am glad to share today with you the two following strophes of Psalms 119 pertaining to spiritual premature ageing, and also to loyalty without defect to the Almighty Lord.
In fact, a dramatic persecution could have its impact as far as the flesh. And yet, despite the precariousness and the deadly threat therein, one prefers to remain faithful to God’s will.
Of course, whenever all go wrong, you find time too long, coupled with conflicts that undermine health and exhaust strengths. You therefore step into a premature ageing.
But the confidence of a true Word rekindles hope and strengthens, and keeps to stand firm.
For God’s faithfulness stays for ever, and his creative Word ordains the universe for existence, whereby we want to appear faithful. But all things come to pass by, except God and his Word. Therefore, it is worthy to adjust your life to this Word that strengthens.
Moreover, the insignificance of our desires shows the image of our own vacuum, for in this world that is due to vanish, the Word of God presents the only source of stability, the faithfulness of God himself.
CAPH
Psalms 119:81 My soul is wasted with desire for your salvation: but I have hope in your word.
82 My eyes are full of weariness with searching for your word, saying, When will you give me comfort?
83 For I have become like a wine-skin black with smoke; but I still keep the memory of your rules.
84 How short is the life of your servant! when will you give your decision against those who are attacking me?
85 The men of pride, who are turned away from your law, have put nets for me.
86 All your teachings are certain; they go after me with evil design; give me your help.
87 They had almost put an end to me on earth; but I did not give up your orders.
88 Give me life in your mercy; so that I may be ruled by the unchanging word of your mouth.
LAMED
89 For ever, O Lord, your word is fixed in heaven.
90 Your faith is unchanging from generation to generation: you have put the earth in its place, and it is not moved.
91 They are ruled this day by your decisions; for all things are your servants.
92 If your law had not been my delight, my troubles would have put an end to me.
93 I will ever keep your orders in mind; for in them I have life.
94 I am yours, O be my saviour; for my desire has been for your rules.
95 The sinners have been waiting for me to give me up to destruction; but I will give all my mind to your unchanging ward.
96 I have seen that nothing on earth is complete; but your teaching is very wide.
Our prayers are that you succeed in adjusting your life to the Word of God, in order to avoid spiritual premature ageing.
PRAYER OF ACCEPTANCE OF JESUS CHRIST AS LORD AND PERSONAL SAVIOR
I now invite anyone who wants to become a new creation by walking in the truth, to pray with me as follows :
Lord Jesus, I have long walked in the lusts of the world ignoring your love for humans. I acknowledge that I have sinned against you and ask forgiveness for all my sins, because today I have decided to give you my life by taking you as my Lord and personal Savior. I acknowledge that you died on the cross of Calvary and that you rose from the dead for me.
I am now saved and born again by the power of the Holy Spirit. Lead me each day to eternal life you give to all who obey your Word. Reveal to me and strengthen my heart and my faith so that your light may shine in my life right now.
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for accepting me in your divine family so that I too can contemplate the wonders of your kingdom.
I will now choose a nearby waterpoint to baptize myself by immersion, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
To you all adoration, power, and glory, now and forever and ever. Amen!
I would be glad to revert on your queries as necessary, before sharing next week on the two following strophes pertaining to the advice to gourmet, and to the necessity of seeing clearly.
May the Almighty God bless you in abundance.
David Feze, Servant of the living God.