Psalm 119: Comfort and Choice | Ryan Lattimer

Good morning everyone! 🌻

This past month I have been studying psalm 119 very carefully and I felt the Lord pushing me to share what I’ve learned so far. All of this psalm is truly beautiful so I encourage you guys to read the whole chapter at some point. But, this morning I really wanted to just focus on psalm 119: 50-64.

“My comfort in my suffering is this:
    

Your promise preserves my life.

The arrogant mock me unmercifully,
     but I do not turn from your law.

I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,
   

 and I find comfort in them.

Indignation grips me because of the wicked,
    

who have forsaken your law.

Your decrees are the theme of my song
    

wherever I lodge.

In the night, Lord, I remember your name,
    

that I may keep your law

This has been my practice:
    

I obey your precepts.

You are my portion, Lord;
    

I have promised to obey your words.

I have sought your face with all my heart;
   

 be gracious to me according to your promise.

I have considered my ways
   

and have turned my steps to your statutes.

I will hasten and not delay
    

to obey your commands.

Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
    

I will not forget your law.

At midnight I rise to give you thanks
    

for your righteous laws.

I am a friend to all who fear you,
    

to all who follow your precepts.

The earth is filled with your love, Lord;
    

teach me your decrees.”

Whatever season you might be in right now, remember that first verse, “your promise preserves my life”. We can live in a state of pure joy and hope knowing that God promises us a home in heaven next to Him. Rest in that today.

“I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands. Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law”. Even if it may feel like the enemy has a hold over you, with anything in your life, know that our God is stronger. We can actively choose to follow His commands instead of the enemies. It is a constant choice we have. Call out to God for that strength you need everyday to be a disciple. He promises us that help.

I hope you all have a blessed Tuesday!