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, let us use this day to review Psalm 119 and it’s 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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