The Word Is Light.
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"Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path." (Psalm 119:105)
The Jews have a tradition, that King David wrote the 119th psalm to use in teaching his son Solomon the Hebrew alphabet. I am assuming that is correct.
One of the more beautiful metaphors in the Bible, "light," is used either metaphorically or literally to stress understanding, knowledge, or truth. When inaccurate interpretations of God's Word are taught, Isaiah says those sources have "no light in them" (Isaiah 8:20). That is a serious charge.
Peter agrees while stating that insights from prophecies are to be "a light that shines in a dark place" (2 Peter 1:19). What would we do without them?
Our Lord made one of His unforgettable statements when He said, "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12). In that light, we are not surprised that the 119th Psalm focuses on God's Word (vs.105-112) while acknowledging the Scripture's role as being "like light that goes forth" (Hosea 6:5).
David continues to speak his afflictions (Psalm 119:107) saying that his life was "continually in my hand" (v. 109). That Hebrew phrase is used when one seems to be in dangerous situations constantly, as in 1 Samuel 28:21).
Regardless of his situation, David's constant focus was on God's "righteous judgments" (Psalm 119:106) with his promise to "not forget Your law" (v.109). He begged for the Lord to "teach me Your judgments" (v. 108) and declared, "I have not strayed from Your precepts" (v. 110).
That is why we see David consistently weaving a positive message throughout his descriptions of tense conflicts, spelling relief during the devil's efforts—through the wicked—to "snare" him (compare 2 Timothy 2:26). David has confidence that no matter what happens, God's written Word has the answers!
That confidence causes "the rejoicing" in David's heart (Psalm 119:111), similar to when He sang, "Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD!" (Psalm 105:3).
Finally, the stanza ends with David challenging all to embrace his commitment to the Word of God as he wrote, "I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, to the very end" (Psalm 119:112).
Let that be our prayer, my beloved friends!
And remember this too my beloved friends.
(2 Timothy 2:15) "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly deviding the word of truth".
Let the Light of God’s Word, shine in you, and through you, every single day.
Please share this lesson with your family, friends, Facebook pages, and all who you can, for the expansion of the Kingdom of GOD.
"Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path." (Psalm 119:105)
The Jews have a tradition, that King David wrote the 119th psalm to use in teaching his son Solomon the Hebrew alphabet. I am assuming that is correct.
One of the more beautiful metaphors in the Bible, "light," is used either metaphorically or literally to stress understanding, knowledge, or truth. When inaccurate interpretations of God's Word are taught, Isaiah says those sources have "no light in them" (Isaiah 8:20). That is a serious charge.
Peter agrees while stating that insights from prophecies are to be "a light that shines in a dark place" (2 Peter 1:19). What would we do without them?
Our Lord made one of His unforgettable statements when He said, "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12). In that light, we are not surprised that the 119th Psalm focuses on God's Word (vs.105-112) while acknowledging the Scripture's role as being "like light that goes forth" (Hosea 6:5).
David continues to speak his afflictions (Psalm 119:107) saying that his life was "continually in my hand" (v. 109). That Hebrew phrase is used when one seems to be in dangerous situations constantly, as in 1 Samuel 28:21).
Regardless of his situation, David's constant focus was on God's "righteous judgments" (Psalm 119:106) with his promise to "not forget Your law" (v.109). He begged for the Lord to "teach me Your judgments" (v. 108) and declared, "I have not strayed from Your precepts" (v. 110).
That is why we see David consistently weaving a positive message throughout his descriptions of tense conflicts, spelling relief during the devil's efforts—through the wicked—to "snare" him (compare 2 Timothy 2:26). David has confidence that no matter what happens, God's written Word has the answers!
That confidence causes "the rejoicing" in David's heart (Psalm 119:111), similar to when He sang, "Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD!" (Psalm 105:3).
Finally, the stanza ends with David challenging all to embrace his commitment to the Word of God as he wrote, "I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, to the very end" (Psalm 119:112).
Let that be our prayer, my beloved friends!
And remember this too my beloved friends.
(2 Timothy 2:15) "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly deviding the word of truth".
Let the Light of God’s Word, shine in you, and through you, every single day.
The Word Is Light.
Please share this lesson with your family, friends, Facebook pages, and all who you can, for the expansion of the Kingdom of GOD.
"Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path." (Psalm 119:105)
The Jews have a tradition, that King David wrote the 119th psalm to use in teaching his son Solomon the Hebrew alphabet. I am assuming that is correct.
One of the more beautiful metaphors in the Bible, "light," is used either metaphorically or literally to stress understanding, knowledge, or truth. When inaccurate interpretations of God's Word are taught, Isaiah says those sources have "no light in them" (Isaiah 8:20). That is a serious charge.
Peter agrees while stating that insights from prophecies are to be "a light that shines in a dark place" (2 Peter 1:19). What would we do without them?
Our Lord made one of His unforgettable statements when He said, "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12). In that light, we are not surprised that the 119th Psalm focuses on God's Word (vs.105-112) while acknowledging the Scripture's role as being "like light that goes forth" (Hosea 6:5).
David continues to speak his afflictions (Psalm 119:107) saying that his life was "continually in my hand" (v. 109). That Hebrew phrase is used when one seems to be in dangerous situations constantly, as in 1 Samuel 28:21).
Regardless of his situation, David's constant focus was on God's "righteous judgments" (Psalm 119:106) with his promise to "not forget Your law" (v.109). He begged for the Lord to "teach me Your judgments" (v. 108) and declared, "I have not strayed from Your precepts" (v. 110).
That is why we see David consistently weaving a positive message throughout his descriptions of tense conflicts, spelling relief during the devil's efforts—through the wicked—to "snare" him (compare 2 Timothy 2:26). David has confidence that no matter what happens, God's written Word has the answers!
That confidence causes "the rejoicing" in David's heart (Psalm 119:111), similar to when He sang, "Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD!" (Psalm 105:3).
Finally, the stanza ends with David challenging all to embrace his commitment to the Word of God as he wrote, "I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, to the very end" (Psalm 119:112).
Let that be our prayer, my beloved friends!
And remember this too my beloved friends.
(2 Timothy 2:15) "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly deviding the word of truth".
Let the Light of God’s Word, shine in you, and through you, every single day.
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