God’s Truth for Trying Times - 3/3/21

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 119:9-16

"[Beth] How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes! With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth. In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word." [Psa 119:9-16 ESV] 

CONSIDER: Keeping, or obeying, the word of God, is essential to living a life pleasing to God. The psalmist does not want to wander away from the word of God. Because wandering from the word means wandering from God. The Psalmist knows that he must have the word of God constantly in his heart and lips and life.

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?