From the Heart by B.Demaere

  89. Forever, O Lord, your word stands firm in heaven.  90. Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.  91. Your laws remain true today, for everything serves your plans.  92. If your law hadn't sustained me with joy, I would have died in misery.  93. I will never forget your commandments, for you have used them to restore my joy and health.  94. I am yours; save me!  For I have applied myself to obey your commandments.  95. Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your decrees.  96. Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit.  (Psalm 119:89-96) 1) Unchangeable Word (v.89-91) Set forever in heaven God's Word can be trusted for all generations.  Everything serves his purposeful plans. 2) Unspeakable Joy (v.92-93) Sustaining words of comfort and preserving from death.  Unspeakable joy and health restored through his Word. 3) Inevitable bonding (v.94-95) In verse 57, he declared,

  81. I faint with longing for your salvation; but I have put my hope in your word.  82. My eyes are straining to see your promises come true.  When will you comfort me?  83. I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, exhausted with waiting.  But I cling to your principles and obey them.  84. How long must I wait?  When will you punish those who persecute me?  85. These arrogant people who hate your law have dug deep pits for me to fall into.  86. All your commands are trustworthy.  Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.  87. They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments.  88. In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your decrees. (Psalm 119:81-88) 1) Hope will carry you through (v.81-84) When coping seems difficult, hope will carry your through the waiting.  Expectantly, his promise always brings comfort while waiting.  The answer will eventually come at the right time. 2) Protection is guaranteed (v.85-86) To the fa

The agony of waiting (Psalm 119:81-88) : 81. I faint with longing for your salvation; but I have put my hope in your word.  82. My eyes are straining to see your promises come true.  When will you comfort me?  83. I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, exhausted with waiting.  But I cling to your principles and obey them. Continue reading "The agony of waiting (Psalm 119:81-88)"

The Way of Discipline (Psalm 119:73-80)

  73. You made me; you created me.  Now give me the sense to follow your commands.  74. May all who fear you find me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.  75. I know, O Lord, that your decisions are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.  76. Now, let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.  77. Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your law is my delight.  78. Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.  79. Let me be reconciled with all who fear you and know your decrees.  80. May I be blameless in keeping your principles; then I will never have to be ashamed  (Psalm 119:73-80) 1) Just follow the instructions (v.73) We all have been created, let follow the instructions 2) Common people (v.74) Those who fear the Lord all have a common interest in his Word. 3) Everything's right (v. 75) God is fair in all his decisions even within discipline. 4

  65. You have done many good things for me, Lord, just as you promised.  66. I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.  67. I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.  68.You are good and do only good; teach me your principles.  69. Arrogant people have made up lies about me, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.  70. Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your law.  71. The suffering you sent was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your principles.  72. Your law is more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver!  (Psalm 119:65-72) 1) Introduction In this portion of this psalm, we, see the balance of discipline and goodness from God. 2) For what is to come (v.65-66) Provision from God of wisdom and knowledge.  Expecting his discipline and his display of goodness.  We need the wisdom to see it coming.  We need the knowledge to understand the difference. 3) Good all the

The Balanced life through the Word (Psalm 119:65-72)