God’s Truth for Trying Times - 3/10/21

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: Psalm 119:65-72

"[Teth] You have dealt well with your servant, O LORD, according to your word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. You are good and do good; teach me your statutes. The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts; their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law. It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces." [Psa 119:65-72 ESV] 

CONSIDER: There are so many things in these verses to consider. God deals well with us. He acts according to his word. He teaches us wisdom and discernment. We believe what he says. His word is truth. We know the difference between going astray and obeying his word. Everything God does is good. Therefore, because of his good pleasure, we delight in him and in his word.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?