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KEEPING GOD’S WORD
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Psalm 119:145-146
1 John 2:1-6
“…whoso keepeth his word,
in him verily is the
love of God perfected…”
KEEPING GOD’S WORD
The word “keep” (Ps 119:145-146) can be from different Hebrew words. One of these words refers to guarding which, in a good sense, means to protect and maintain the Word by obedience. The second Hebrew word for “keep” also has a sense of guarding, by putting a hedge around something precious. The psalmist is like a watchman who must protect the Word, here treated like a precious material.
A cry with my whole heart: To cry is to call out. It is also the word translated “to preach” which means it is not an act of a sorrowing person. Nevertheless, no one can deny this call of distress! The psalmist does not express his cry haphazardly. It is not a trivial thing for which he needs God’s action. That is why we can sense the urgency in his request. It is a prayer for a speedy solution. The call is uttered from his heart, full of anticipation of God’s provision and resolution over his pressing need.
A cry to the LORD: The psalmist cries not to his loved ones, or superiors, for none can solve his grave concern. He calls upon the LORD who is always willing to answer His children based on His promises. He knows the solution is in the mercy and grace of the LORD. The psalmist knows that there is an Almighty God who can do the impossible. He would rather cry to this LORD than to the most powerful men of this world. The LORD’s hand is not slack nor shortened that He cannot fulfill His Word. The psalmist has experienced this in the past, not once but many times. The LORD is the only proven help for him.
Dear reader, do you not want to be delivered out of the great disasters in life? In fact, as a believer, you can testify that you have been delivered out of the greatest problem on earth, i.e. sin. You know also that you have been delivered out of the eternal condemnation because of your faith in Christ. Is your concern now greater than these things? If God did that which was deemed so impossible, is He not able to solve the problem that you are going through now? Cry unto the LORD heartily, and look forward to experiencing His goodness and pleasure. Be assured for He is your Father who is in heaven.
THOUGHT: Do I pray sincerely to the LORD?
PRAYER: Father, may I cry before Thee always from my heart.