Monday, June 15, 2020

2 Tim. 3:10-17, A One-Post-Review of Psalm 119

Today’s scripture passage is, of course, from the New Testament.  It speaks of the struggles of the Apostle Paul, reminding us that trouble is expected by those who follow Christ.  At the same time there are strong words to Timothy to continue in the Scriptures that he learned as a child and that are able to bring him to greater usefulness to God.

With that in mind, and given that our Sunday posts have been from Psalm 119, I wanted to place this simple review of Psalm 119 and its many encouragements to us in our day-to-day living.  Each stanza, with it’s alphabetical heading, had much to say that we would do well to remember.

o Aleph: it is a blessing to obey God’s word in our trials.

o Beth: make intake of God’s word a daily priority.

o Gimel: humble yourself before God’s word.

o Daleth: bring your life-issues to God’s word.

o He: give your full attention for your entire life to God’s word.

o Waw: plead God’s mercy; share His answers with others.

o Zayin: in hope pray God’s word back to Him.

o Heth: make God your Portion, your Satisfaction.

o Teth: affirm God’s goodness in your trial.

o Yod: affirm God’s faithfulness in your trial.

o Kaph: trust God with the “how long” of your affliction.

o Lamed: God’s word fits every situation forever.

o Mem: walk in the Word of God, not according to man’s path.

o Nun: shine the light of God’s word on your daily path.

o Samek: find courage for your path in God’s word.

o Ayin: trust God’s word when the trial is oppressive.

o Pe: commit to soul-obedience to God’s word.

o Tsadde: affirm God’s righteousness in your trial.

o Qoph: let your cry be heard by God.

o Resh: pray for revival according to God’s word.

o Shin: give testimony to the value of God’s word.

o Tau: continue to put your hope in God’s word.



But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.  To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen (1 Peter 5:10-11)

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