“Lord, your judgments reveal your righteousness, and your verdicts are always fair. The motive behind your every word is pure, and your teachings are remarkably faithful and true. I’ve been consumed with a furious passion to do what’s right, all because of the way my enemies disrespect your laws. All your promises glow with fire, that’s why I’m a lover of your word. Even though I’m considered insignificant and despised by the world, I’ll never abandon your ways. Your righteousness has no end, it is everlasting, and your rules are perfectly fair. Even though my troubles overwhelm me with anguish, I still delight and cherish every message you speak to me. Give me more revelation so that I can live for you, for nothing is more pure and eternal than your truth.” Psalm 119:137-144 TPT
The disrespect we witness around the world today can cause us to cringe. We wonder what it will take to cause an awakening, a time when the turmoil will cease, a time when the news channels can air something of a positive nature. Regardless of the troubles we face, or how overwhelming life can become, if we will continue to hold on to God’s Word with its rules along with its promises, we will surely find our way.
In this passage, the Psalmist is expressing the value of the truths found in the teachings of God’s Word, along with the desire to follow and respect His ways. No matter how insignificant we might feel, or how despised by those around us, our God will never abandon us. If we remember that regardless of the situation, remaining open to his every message, continuing to be a lover of his Word, and seeking additional revelations so that our lives can be one with his, can be ours, simply for the asking, should bring us comfort.
Heavenly Father, help us to remember, your Word is Truth, and as we continue to study and live by its rules, we will find our peace.
In Christ Love
Margaret