Psalm 119:129-136
129
Your testimonies are wonderful;
therefore my soul keeps them.
130
The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.
131
I open my mouth and pant,
because I long for your commandments.
132
Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is your way with those who love your name.
133
Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
134
Redeem me from man’s oppression,
that I may keep your precepts.
135
Make your face shine upon your servant,
and teach me your statutes.
136
My eyes shed streams of tears,
because people do not keep your law.
In this beautiful Psalm, God’s Word is adored. God’s Word contains truth, beauty, wisdom, and blessings. If you were to give a gift to a dearly loved friend or family member, there could be no greater gift that the Word of God. If you could impart the greatest truth, it would come from God’s commandments.
This Psalm is beautiful and uplifting. It is beautiful and uplifting right until the end, that is. The last verse states,
136
My eyes shed streams of tears,
because people do not keep your law.
It is heartbreaking to watch those you love walk away from the great gift of God’s Word, discard saving faith, and fall away. This is what the Psalmist laments of those he sees around him. How do you think God views this reality?
God sees our sins, our tragedy, and our lack of faith. God sees, laments humanity’s self-destruction, and has chosen to have mercy. God came in the flesh in Jesus to save the world. When sinners repent of their turning away from God, and put faith in Jesus and his death on the cross and HIs resurrection, even sinners are given forgiveness. All the gifts of heaven are restored by the God of all grace and mercy.
Fellow redeemed, daily Jesus calls you to repent and receive everything in Him. May God strengthen your faith daily so that you can rejoice in God’s Gospel in Jesus and the gift of His Word.
Let us pray,
Oh Lord, your word gives light and understanding. Enlighten me daily so that I will grow in faith and walk in your ways. I remember all who are struggling spiritually apart from you. Have mercy upon them and grant them open hearts and minds to your Word. I ask this in your name. AMEN
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come,Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.