Mar 19

Psalm 119:9-16
Memorise Psalm 119:11
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart…“

Dear teen, does verse 11 of today’s passage sound familiar to you? I believe you not only can recite it, but can hum the tune to the hymn too! It’s such a wonderful verse. Question is, have we applied this verse in our life? Do you have God’s Word hid in your heart, and has that helped you to stay away from sin and temptation?

The word “hid” implies that we should treasure the word of God, for it is indeed a “pearl of great price”! The word “hid” also implies “internalisation” – that is, not a matter of “one ear in, one ear out”. Rather, the Word of God becomes an integral part of who you are – you remember it, you can recite it, you love it, and you obey it!

When we hide God’s Word in our hearts, the Holy Spirit will guide and help us to be discerning such that we may make right decisions based on God’s Word and glorify Him. So, to answer the question for today – what is your intention of memorising? I hope your intention is not primarily to win prizes in memory verse contests! But that you might not sin against God.

The previous verse (Psalm 119:9) gives another excellent answer to the question: “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word”.

Aren’t you exposed to temptations daily? How can you triumph over these temptations? The answer is clear: Paul says “flee …youthful lusts” (2 Timothy 2:22), and the Psalmist here says “(take) heed thereto according to thy word”! When we have God’s word in us, we understand the will of God better, and know the right godly way to react in any circumstances or temptations that we might face.

Let us strive to memorise at least one verse every week – with understanding. If you can do so for a year, you would have memorised more than 50 verses. In 10 years, you would have more than 500 verses hid in your heart. Imagine that!

Thought: Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments”.
Prayer: Lord, help me to let Thy Word be so much a part of me that I will love what You love, and do what You want me to do.