Beloved, I am glad to share with you today, the following two strophes of Psalms 119 pertaining to devouring passion, and on the psalmist’s wrath.
What a love for the Word of God! Source of wisdom, it also represents hope of salvation for the upright. As a matter of fact, in biblical language, light and salvation are linked. For, armed with the Word, the upright can face evil. Joyful for the law, he suffers especially since others despise it.
Luckily, the Word is there, available to anyone. Those who are light for their life will always suffer of unfair accusations that they put on it, de the abusive use being made with it, or the indifference being opposed to it.
Nevertheless, the psalmist proclaims the justice of God and of his orders, constantly concerned about being faithful to them. That’s the reason why the religious amnesia of the opponents put him to wrath. Plunged in distress, he feels small and anguished. But he keeps his hope with the Lord.
So, would it be easier to the smaller ones, to those who possess little, and those who have suffered, to remember the law of God?
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129 Your unchanging word is full of wonder; for this reason my soul keeps it.
130 The opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.
131 My mouth was open wide, waiting with great desire for your teachings.
132 Let your eyes be turned to me, and have mercy on me, as it is right for you to do to those who are lovers of your name.
133 Let my steps be guided by your word; and let not sin have control over me.
134 Make me free from the cruel rule of man; then I will keep your orders.
135 Let your servant see the shining of your face; give me knowledge of your rules.
136 Rivers of water are flowing from my eyes, because men do not keep your law.
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137 O Lord, great is your righteousness, and upright are your decisions.
138 You have given your unchanging word in righteousness, and it is for ever.
139 My passion has overcome me; because my haters are turned away from your words.
140 Your word is of tested value; and it is dear to your servant.
141 I am small and of no account; but I keep your orders in mind.
142 Your righteousness is an unchanging righteousness, and your law is certain.
143 Pain and trouble have overcome me: but your teachings are my delight.
144 The righteousness of your unchanging word is eternal; give me wisdom so that I may have life.
Our prayers are with you in seeking this devouring passion for the Word of God.
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 the following two strophes pertaining to the program to be set up for the neighbor, and to the sad show of the enemies of the law.
May the Almighty God bless you abundantly.
David Feze, Servant of the living God.