Blessed with Every Blessing in the Heavenly Places

When Yeshua, our Saviour said that He had come that we may have life, and have it in its fullest measure (Jn. 10:10), He did not elaborate the details then. It is only later, through the Apostles that He reveals the fullness of blessings that is released in the life of the one who believes in Him. One place we read of this is when Paul wrote briefly how God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Eph. 1:3). My intent is to list some of these out in this writing in the hope that we will not just read it but reflect on it and glorify our Father in heaven and Yeshua, His beloved Son.

One word that we find mentioned repeatedly is ‘Chosen’. This word brings out an amazing truth; if only we were to spend time to consider how great a privilege is bestowed on us. ‘The elect’ is another term that has been used by our Messiah to convey the same meaning. Just imagine! Of all the billions and billions of people on the earth, I have been chosen by the Almighty, Eternal Creator through personal selection—that too before even I came into existence. Lavished with mercy and favour, by the personal choosing of Yahweh, I have been set apart for Himself. 

This term, ’set apart’ or ‘holy’ highlights a great calling and brings upon us a grave responsibility—one of exclusivity for the One who has chosen us. Another reason for being chosen is also revealed to us—chosen to be without blame in His presence (Eph. 1:4). If you are reading this, convicted of the great grace shown to us, you will immediately recognize that this calling is ‘selective’ and not to be taken casually; for many are called but few are chosen (Mt. 22:14).

The second blessing that has been granted to us in our Messiah, Yeshua is ‘Adoption’. This word is loaded with the goodness of God. Lost, orphaned and without hope from eternity’s perspective; in love, overflowing with favour toward me, Yahweh predestined beforehand to adopt me as His son (Eph. 1:5-6). He made known His kind intention from the beginning and backed it up by gladly and willingly making me His own; giving me the right to be called a, “child of God” (Jn. 1:12). 

How sad when a blessing freely bestowed on us in Yeshua is taken for granted because of familiarity. There are many effects to this adoption as a child of the Most High—privileges so great that our hearts will not be able to comprehend what Yahweh has prepared for those who love Him (1Cor. 2:9). Let us therefore live worthy of the calling as a child of the Most High. I ask that neither I nor all of God’s chosen ones will treat lightly this high calling. 

There is a third blessing and it’s called, ‘Redeemed’ (Eph. 1:7). Lavishing grace over grace, and favour over favour, Yahweh delivered us from the kingdom of darkness and brought us out with a mighty hand into the kingdom of His beloved Son (Col. 1:13). Though I was in bondage to sin, My Saviour forgave and cleansed me and purchased me with a price too costly to be paid for by any other perishable thing—the price of His own blood—so that I would no longer be a slave to sin but His own possession. 

One truth that has recently come strongly to my heart is found in Hebrews 10:14-18. In this passage the author tells us that by one offering, Yeshua, has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. It struck me that my Saviour has offered a one-time sacrifice that covered all my actions not just of the past but until my last breath on earth. It was at this point that I was convicted of how careful I must be not to treat lightly this blood that was shed to keep me pure and sanctified. This same sentiment was echoed by the author further down the passage when he wrote, “If we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain terrifying judgment…” (Heb. 10:26-27). 

I struggle ever so often with temptation after temptation and have always had to, and still, cry for grace and help so that I do not go on presenting the members of my body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness (Rom. 6:13) but as one alive from the dead, offering my members as a living and holy sacrifice which is pleasing to Yahweh (Rom. 12:1). I am often reminded by the Holy Spirit that it is no longer I who lives but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live, I need to live by faith in Yeshua (Gal. 2:20)—a life lived no longer for myself but for Him who died and rose again on my behalf (2Cor. 5:15). I earnestly pray that neither I nor any of Yahweh’s elect will take lightly this blessing of being redeemed but we would pursue the reason for our choosing—to be blameless.   

There is still another blessing—an ‘inheritor’ (Eph. 1:11). With great kindness, Yahweh has purposed and predestined beforehand that at the appointed time, I should receive an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away; reserved in heaven for me (1Pet. 1:4). To consolidate His purpose and promise, He went one step further and stamped with a seal the promised Holy Spirit as a guarantee of my inheritance until the redemption of God’s own is complete (Eph. 1:13-14). And though there is a waiting until I receive the inheritance that He has prepared, I cling with eager expectation to the hope that He who has promised will come, and will not delay (Heb. 10:37). 

What I and each of us need to constantly remind ourselves is that the inheritance that is prepared for us is real; it is too great to be compared to anything on earth; and it is lasting. It is no wonder that we are exhorted to set our minds on the things that are above where Christ is seated (Col. 3:1) and be imitators of those who have gone before us knowing that there is a better country, a heavenly one. Yahweh then is not ashamed to be called our God for He has prepared a city for us (Heb. 11:16). 

There is another blessing that is spoken of; a blessing where, in the Messiah, we are ‘spiritually exalted’. Though spiritually dead and separated from Him because of the rebellion and sins in which I once walked, through His immeasurable and surpassing riches of grace, He made me alive together with Christ and seated me with Christ in the heavenly places (Eph. 2:5-6). 

I am hid in Him who is seated at the right hand of the Most High, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion. (Hallelujah!) I have been made alive together with Him who is given a name that is far higher than every other name not only in this age and world but also in the world to come. I am hid in Him who is the head of that body of which I am a part of; His fullness filling and completing everything (Eph. 1:20-23). 

Now I confess that while I intellectually understand this great blessing, I am still to fully comprehend with an experiential revelation what this great privilege means. I know that when Christ who is our life is revealed, I too who am hid in Him will be revealed with Him in glory (Col. 3:3-4). I know that He will transform the body of this humble state into conformity with His glory by the exertion of His great power (Php. 3:21); yet to live on earth as one who is seated with the exalted Christ in heavenly places is something I am still to understand. I know that it is a blessing too great for me to ignore or bypass. I therefore seek God’s face that He opens my eyes to comprehend what this means for me.

Then there is the blessing of being ‘reconciled’ (Eph. 2:13). If all these blessings were not enough already, my Saviour reconciled me to Himself. Though I was separated from Christ and excluded from any relationship with Him; alienated from the commonwealth of Israel; a stranger to the Messianic covenant which Yahweh made long ago with Abraham; having no hope and without God in this world, through Yeshua, my Messiah, I who was far away was brought near (Eph. 2:12). Through this reconciliation, I have now been grafted into the cultivated vine (Rom. 11:17) and considered as “His people” (1Pet. 2:9). Through this reconciliation, I a gentile am now a part of the Israel of God (Gal. 6:16), His Church, being built as a building on the foundation of the Apostles, with Christ Himself as the cornerstone—fitted together and built as a temple for God in the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:19-22).

Though there are many more, I list one more blessing and that is being ‘filled with the fullness of God’. It is a great mystery that I am very, very eager to experience in all its fullness—how an earthen vessel like me can contain the light of Him whose glory shines in the face of Christ (2Cor. 4:6-7). I am extremely zealous that I know Yeshua, the Messiah and be filled with the righteousness that comes from God through faith (Php. 3:9) so that Christ can be seen in me (Col. 1:27). To comprehend the height and depth and length of His love; to experience His resurrection power; to radiate His life; and to be filled with His fullness (Eph. 3:18-19)—Oh how eager I am that these be in me. I am convinced that if I have these increasingly in me, I will be experiencing the fullness of the gospel.

“I came that they may have life, and might have it abundantly,” said our good Shepherd (Jn. 10:10). His sheep hear His voice; they recognize it; and then follow Him because they know that voice (Jn. 10:4). I ask that in doing so we “shall go in and out, and find pasture;”  for with such there will be no lack (Psa. 23:1).

The Sojourner – A Lonely Man

It is a sad thing when we see Christians all too comfortable in the world we live in. Such a comment is corroborated by simply observing their pursuits, listening to the focus of their conversations and watching their behaviour in general. I am conscious that such a writing is not going to be liked by the reader and there could be the immediate unspoken retort, “Judge not.” Yet to him who is willing to examine himself before Yahweh, I write as a fellow brother and sojourner—who is constantly running before the throne of mercy and grace to find help—be on your guard.

The Bible has explicitly stated that we have been chosen or elected by Yahweh to be a holy or a separated people. Our Lord and Saviour Yeshua has made it plain that the price of being His true disciple is costly. He spoke of two masters and asked to choose wisely. He warned that the way to life is narrow and few find it. James wrote, without mincing words, that friendship with the world is enmity with Yahweh. He went so far to call such persons, “adulteresses”.  Our Messiah said, “Be on guard that your hearts may not be weighted down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap; for it will come upon all those who dwell on the face of all the earth” (Luke 21:34, 35).

More specifically however, my purpose of circulating this writing is to encourage the single-minded, devoted child of Yahweh who is truly living the life of a sojourner, “You are not alone.” Yahweh has a remnant. So instead of writing with my own words, I have chosen instead to provide extracts of A. W. Tozer, a man who the sincere Christian will immediately identify with. 

Remember the Sabbath rest that is waiting for you. For in just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay. What our Father in heaven is looking for is faith and patience that holds fast with steadfastness until the end.

Abraham was a man of faith—a godly man. He was also a lonely man. We see a revealing word picture of Abraham in Genesis 14 after he had given his nephew, Lot, the choice of the well-watered Jordan plain.  

Many of the local tribes were in constant warfare. Ultimately Lot and his family were captured and taken from Sodom where they lived. One man who had escaped during the conflict went to Abraham, the Hebrew, to ask for help. This is the first time the word Hebrew appears in the Bible. Scholars are in agreement that the word meant “stranger” or “alien.” Perhaps it was used of Abraham because he had left Ur of the Chaldees and had gone into Canaan at God’s direction. Abraham was a Hebrew, a stranger, an alien. 

Living in faith, living for God, he stood alone. He did not mix with the people around him. He was separated because he was God’s man. He had met God. He had heard the voice of God. God had assured him of his future. He was Abraham, the Hebrew. A stranger, yes, and lonely. 

Now, let me transfer this to our times and our status. The sense of not belonging is a very real part of our Christian heritage. It is easily possible that the loneliest person in the world is a Christian—given the right circumstances. 

Place a believing, practicing Christian boy suddenly into the arena of an army training camp where there is no other Christian, and he is absolutely a stranger, the loneliest person in the world. The medical men and the other officers will say, “Just let him get adjusted.” They always feel that the lonely person has a complex, is headed for a nervous breakdown. 

But the Christian already has his values sorted out. He knows that he is a stranger. He understands why he is lonely in the midst of thousands of people around him. We know what it means to have made our choice and to know that our Lord is our very best friend.  

We also know that when we break into tears from time to time, it is not a sign of weakness. It is the sense of the normal loneliness of a committed Christian in the middle of a world that rejected our Lord and now would disown us, His disciples.  

Is there an encouraging word? Yes, there is a gracious word for you, fellow believer in the faith.  

Being lonely in this world will only drive you to a closer communion with the God who has promised never to leave you or forsake you. He is altogether good and He is faithful. He will never break His covenant or alter that which has gone from His mouth. He has promised to keep you as the apple of His eye. He has promised to watch over you as a mother watches over her child.

In another place he wrote: 

The loneliness of the Christian results from his walk with God in an ungodly world, a walk that must often take him away from the fellowship of good Christians as well as from that of the unregenerate world. His God-given instincts cry out for companionship with others of his kind, others who can understand his longings, his aspirations, his absorptions in the love of Christ; and because with his circle of friends there are few who share his inner experiences, he's forced to walk alone. The unsatisfied longings of the prophets for human understanding caused them to cry out in their complaint, and even our Lord himself suffered in the same way. 

...Build that invisible altar within. Let the Spirit of God produce the living, cleansing flame that marks your devotion to Christ, our Lord.

The above italicized, indented texts are extracts from the writings of Dr. A. W. Tozer

Psalm 119, Verse 32

I am so grateful for Your kindness Lord. Thou has not only given me grace to keep Your commandments but has given me insight to understand them with greater revelation. Your word tells us that when we keep the commandments that You have given and do them, it will be our wisdom and our understanding in the sight of the peoples, who when they hear all these statutes, will say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people."

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 31

Thou has repeatedly commanded us to trust You. In obedience to Your instruction I have chosen to cling to You; to depend on You; and to make You my only source for help and grace. Do not put me to shame Adonai. Vindicate me, for I have put my trust in You.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 30

O God, my Saviour, You counselled us with great love and wisdom, "This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live." I choose life Lord. I choose to be faithful to You. May I always put my trust in Your Word.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 29

You have told us Lord that the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. As a new creation in Christ Jesus, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth, I pray that You will save us from deception and every form of unfaithfulness so that our lives will be governed by Your word and Your word alone.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 28

You warned us that in this world we will have tribulations, yet You also encouraged us to take courage for You have overcome the world. I ask  that You renew our strength Lord Jesus so that we would be very courageous. It is with Your strength alone that we can run and not grow weary.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 27

You reveal Yourself  in Your word and through Your works. Help me understand Your ways that I may gain a better understanding of You.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 26

When I sought Your face, You counselled me to buy from You gold refined in the fire, that I may be rich; and white garments, that I may be clothed so that the shame of my nakedness may not be revealed; and to anoint my eyes with eye salve, that I may see. I have heard Thy voice and obeyed. 

Continue to teach me Your ways O Lord for they are precious and wise.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 25

Thou art faithful O Lord and mindful of me too. I know that in Thy loving kindness Thou will revive me and restore to me the joy of Thy salvation.

Having composed three sets of 8 verses in the first three Hebrew alphabets, the Psalmist now writes the next set of 8 verses in the 4th letter, 'Dalet'.


Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 24

Help me O Lord to take Your instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold. Let them continually be my counselors.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 23

Help me not be concerned about the thoughts and opinions of men Lord. All that should matter to me is Your approval. I want to always keep before me the words of my Saviour in John 5:44. Strong as the words are, they are true.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 22

Vindicate me O Lord. I have believed in You and have sought to honour You in all things.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 21

You not only rebuke but also oppose the proud. I pray that I may constantly experience the grace You give that keeps me from straying.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 20

Oh to echo, in all sincerity and truth, the same longing that the Psalmist was filled with.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 19

As a sojourner on this earth, I do not know how to walk and where to go. However, Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Please guide me each day.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 18

Open my eyes Lord! I want to see the glory of Jesus in Thy laws. Grant me this insight I pray.

Lately, I have found myself drawn to Psalm 119. Charles Spurgeon beautifully describes it thus:

There is no title to this Psalm, neither is any author's name mentioned. It is not just long only; but equally excels in breadth of thought, depth of meaning, and height of fervour. It is like the celestial city which lieth four square, and the height and the breadth of it are equal. Many superficial readers have imagined that it harps upon one string, and abounds in pious repetitions and redundancies; but this arises from the shallowness of the reader's own mind: those who have studied this divine hymn, and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought.

It contains no idle word; the grapes of this cluster are almost to bursting full with the new wine of the kingdom. The more you look into this mirror of a gracious heart the more you will see in it. Placid on the surface as the sea of glass before the eternal throne, it yet contains within its depths an ocean of fire, and those who devoutly gaze into it shall not only see the brightness, but feel the glow of the sacred flame. It is loaded with holy sense, and is as weighty as it is bulky.

The Psalm is alphabetical. Eight stanzas commence with one letter, and then another eight with the next letter, and so the whole Psalm proceeds by octonaries quite through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Tau.

I thought I should post a verse each day in the hope that we all, including myself, may get an opportunity to reflect on them.