Psalm 119, Verse 159

Thou knowest the hearts of each one, Adonai. Nothing is hidden from Thy eyes. Thou knowest if we merely read Thy word because as Christians it is a good thing to do; or if we truly love Thee and desire with all our heart to learn of Thee, Thy ways, Thy commands and all that pleases Thee. Accordingly, I can testify how You give sight to the blind, so that text which was once hidden from our eyes suddenly becomes revelation. Like, those whom You healed when You were on earth, Yeshua, I too cry, "I can see! I can see! The Lord has shown me mercy." May Thy grace always be over me, Adonai. It is the most valuable blessing I hold to each day. By it I am comforted. Because of it I am enabled. On account of it, I thrive in my relationship with 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 158

I recall how You referred to Judah as the treacherous sister of Israel because though they knew Your laws and all that they should do to walk pleasing to You, they still went whoring after their wicked ways. Today also, though there are those who have tasted of Your goodness and mercy, they walk deceitfully, holding to a form of godliness. Their real god is position and power. They choose to skirt around the truth if they know it will bring offense; and sugarcoat their message with what people want to hear.

Living a "distinctly separated, holy, righteous, faithful, undistractedly devoted life to God" are almost unheard of in messages preached today. James' strong words: "You adulteresses" or John's warning that those who love the world ought to know that the love of the Father is not in them; are like strange teachings in a 'prosperity-filled', 'grace-without-responsibility-for-your-actions' kind of gospel in which the Messiah is shown as tolerant. I loathe such wolves, Adonai, and I know so do You. Your "woe to you Pharisees" rebuke throughout Matthew Chapter 23 still stings hard. One day, when You hold all accountable, it will be tragic that the very ones who spent their lives "serving" You may find themselves hearing Your words, "I do not know 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 157

I have heard it said, several times Adonai, that when there are a large number of voices saying the same thing, it can make even the wrong seem right. Even the instructions which are very plainly written in Your word are accompanied by explanations, reasons and counter-reasons why Your entire word should not be obeyed. This 'logic' in turn, I have observed, has influenced the majority—thus making even Your Word seem questionable. I have now begun to question the majority: "Where is your devotion to the One who has asked for our complete love? Where is your complete obedience to the Sovereign One who is enthroned in majesty? Why do we not test—with an open heart which is totally in surrender to His presence—what is passed down to us instead of gullibly swallowing what is tom-tomed from the pulpits?" Save us from the "many", Adonai, that we may walk with the "few" who choose the narrow way, for this was how the prophets and the men of God walked.

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 156

How great is Your compassion Adonai. We live and exist on account of it. Day after day, with overflowing grace, mercy and kindness, You have poured forth Your love and compassion on us. This is why I feel that people who say that they are in "a God-forsaken-world" do not know what they are talking about.

Furthermore, just as You said, "I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion," I recognise Your election and choosing over my life. Your calling over my life, through Yeshua, is too great and lofty. Let my heart always value the fact that through this compassion, though once I had no God, today, You are my living, Most High God; and though once I was not Your chosen people, now, I have become Your precious possession. Baruch Adonai Elohim! Blessed be Your Name, Lord God for Thou alone is worthy of all praise.

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 155

Though Your lovingkindness reaches out to all men so that none perish, yet the boastful and rebellious always spurn Your hand of mercy and grace. How grevious it must be to Your Father heart who sent Thy only begotten Son for the world. I have come to realize that the crux is rebellion, Adonai. Adam's disobedience stemmed from not being submissive to Your command. In the same way, our proud hearts rebel against submitting to Your laws which You have given in wisdom and love; and that too for our good. Yet to them that are meek and humble in heart, You said, "To this one will I look." May You find many such hearts before Your coming, O Yeshua, our Saviour. May You find many such hearts that are willing to submit to Your authority.

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.