Psalm 119 is an astonishing Psalm. Not only is it the longest Psalm (176 verses!), however it is additionally the Psalm that gives the most specific point of Scripture. For all intents and purposes each verse, somehow, alludes to God's Word. David (who is the author) utilizes an assortment of assortment to describe God's Word: commandments, law, statutes, laws, rules, words, declarations, and so forth. These all allude to the Scriptures as they existed in David's day (basically the Pentateuch). Psalm 119 is outstanding amongst other cases of the scripture talking about Scripture. It is the Word about the Word.
Also, in it, we discover David collaborating with the Word of God in five ways that ought to be paradigmatic for all devotees:
- Trust in the Word of God
Over and over, David communicates his conviction that the Scriptures are valid. He trusts in them, he confides in their dependability (v.42). He expresses: "The whole of your oath is truth". This initial step is critical. In the event that an adherent doesn't generally view the Word of God as being completely and altogether dependable, at that point none of alternate strides underneath will take after. This is the reason the congregation should rush to manage the criticism of the Bible that regularly penetrate our way of life.
- studying the Word of God.
David doesn't simply trust the Word; he is an understudy of the Word. He learns it (v.73), he has remembered it, and routinely reflects on it. This progression should normally follow after the first. If God's Word truly is valid, at that point we should confer ourselves to being persistent studiers of the Word. We have to grasp it with our psyches, and additionally our hearts.
- Utilizing the Word of God.
It's one thing to accept and know the Word. It is something else to depend on it. To look to it as a guide during the troubles and difficulties of life. To incline toward it for consolation and expectation. David over and again attests that he utilizes the Word of God as an "instructor", to give "quality", and to bring "comfort in suffering". He expresses,"Your Word is a light to my feet and a light to my way" (v.105). To put it plainly, the Word of God is the very wellspring of life for David (v.156). This reminds us an imperative property of God's Word: it is alive. It is effective and dynamic. When we discuss the properties of Scripture, we should recall that it is something beyond a genuine book (reference books can be valid). It is likewise a living book. It is where the God of the universe meets us and shows himself.
- Delight in the experience of the Word of God.
Is astonishing that David makes things one stride more remote than we may anticipate. It's not only that he trusts, studies, and uses the Word of God. He really has warmth for it. He has a profound passionate partiality towards it. He "cherishes" God's Word, he "celebrates" at his Word, the Word is "wondrous", it is superior to anything a huge number of gold and silver pieces, and "sweeter than nectar to my mouth". I am persuaded that this is the missing piece for most believer today. For some, the Bible is seen nearly in an utilitarian form—it is a mechanical, clean device that Christians should utilize. It resembles taking your medicine. Interestingly, David has energy, enthusiasm, and fervor for the law and charges of God. Furthermore, the explanation behind this isn't elusive. David cherishes God's law not on the grounds that he is a wardrobe legalist. He cherishes God's law in light of the fact that the law mirrors God's own inclination and character. He adores God's law since he cherishes God—and god's identity and what he resembles. Any Christian who says they adore God yet then detests God's law is carrying on with an existence of logical inconsistency. In reality, they are carrying on with an existence that is the inverse of Psalm 119. To love God is to love his law.
- Complying with the Word of God.
Of course, the earlier four attributes normally prompt this last one. David over and again communicates his want to really comply with God's law. He needs to tail it, keep it, and satisfy it. In our reality today, the idea of "complying with the law" isn't a famous one. Numerous consider this to be in opposition to elegance. Be that as it may, two things ought to be remembered. One, David isn't keeping the law so as to win salvation—he is obeying out of adoration for God. He is obeying out of a heart of confidence.
Second, we ought to recall that Jesus himself was particular about "complying with the law." Before we too rapidly detest the idea of law-keeping, we ought to recollect that Jesus delighted in keeping his Father's law. Furthermore, he kept it completely impeccably—for us. He obeyed for our benefit, and his exemplary status is credited to us by confidence. To be sure, Jesus exemplifies every one of the five of these qualities. He put stock in, examined, utilized, took pleasure in, and complied with God's Word. Actually, he did every one of these things significantly more than David. While David absolutely fills in for instance of what to do with God's assertion, Jesus is a definitive case. One more prominent than David has come. Also, he adored God's Word.
