Psalm 119, Verse 176

I have made so many mistakes in my ignorance, Adonai. Instead of studying Your word to see what it is that You commanded us, I glibly followed the traditions of men. I can now understand in part how the evil one has twisted so many things from Your word and corrupted Your people with handed-down traditions. I was not diligent in the past to test customs like "Sunday as a day of rest" instead of observing the 7th day as Sabbath. I was ignorant of the seven appointed days (or Moedim's) that You commanded us to keep as a lasting ordinance; and instead observed festivals that are not even mentioned in Your word, festivals such as Christmas and Good Friday and Easter.

I strayed away Adonai but You have shown me mercy and kindness and helped me see things that I otherwise was blinded to. Continue to seek Your servant every time I stray away in ignorance, O Saviour and give me grace, even if I have to be among the few who walk the narrow path, to walk boldly and unashamed of the truth.

This post is the last from Psalm 119. When I first found the Lord prompting me to post this Psalm for the benefit of many, I recognised that it was going to take close to six months to complete.

This is why I want to thank you very much for showing the interest to read what I posted day after day for these past months. My hope is that each Bible verse, with my personal learning corresponding to every verse, has been of benefit to you.

After all, the goal of every Christian service is to encourage each heart to love God with a devotion that is undistracted; as a bride betrothed to her husband, who is Yeshua the Messiah. If that has been achieved through these six months, the purpose has been fulfilled.

Should you ever want to go through these posts later in the future, you will find them on this blog.

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 certainly hope you benefited from the opportunity provided through these posts to reflect on them.

Psalm 119, Verse 175

The breath that You have sustained within me, Adonai, is for You—to praise and honour and worship You; for in Thee do we live and move and have our being. All other pursuits is a vain thing. Continue to teach me the sole purpose of my existence. Help me never to lose sight of it. Let my soul live, Adonai, for I shall praise You—here, now and forevermore; and let Your righteous instructions help me.

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 174

From Your word I know that there is joy in salvation—for the Psalmist says, "Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation." From my relationship with a living God who speaks to us from His living word, I know that this relationship must be vibrant, alive and constantly fresh—like a tree by the river that never withers; bearing fruit in all seasons. Therefore when I recognise that my walk with You is losing that joy—where I relate with You mechanically rather than with love—and that I am not receiving insight from Your word, but that Your Word is dry and appears to be just paper and ink; then I want to be quick to run to You and cry, "I long for Your salvation, Adonai. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation and renew a right spirit within me." May I never ignore this vital sign because very soon, if I am not careful, I will slip into slumber and remain like the five foolish virgins.

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 173

I echo the words of the Psalmist, Adonai, when he sang, "Unto Thee O Lord do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in Thee. Let me not be ashamed, let not my enemies triumph over me. Indeed let no one who waits on You be ashamed." You know that I have resolutely set my face to honour You by my obedience and faith. Yet, I need You every time, my Saviour. I need Your hand to always be ready to save me for I know that without You I will most certainly fail. Sustain me, Adonai. Uphold me by Your mighty right hand so that each day I am preserved as blameless, spotless and without blemish; truly ready for Your great appearing.

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 172

Thy promises are so great and full of encouragement Adonai. The things that we can never imagine or are capable of achieving on our own, You cause us to experience and enjoy through Thy promises. Yet almost always, I observe that Your promises are conditional. They are hinged on my response to Your word. I have noticed that we often tend to quote or remind You of Your promises while ignoring the attached condition. But to those who are sincere to observe Your whole word rather than be selective, to them there is reason to sing and praise; and shout and dance. For such have come to realize that You are always true and righteous; a covenant-keeping God. All may fail but You will never. So grant us the sincerity dear Father to read and grasp Your word in all truth, not part, so that we can enter into the glorious promises You have given us in Yeshua.

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.