The WORD Endures

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How often do you read and ponder Psalm 119? Perhaps it's a Psalm you avoid because of its length - with 176 verses as its content. Have you ever wondered why that Psalm is so long? One answer can be found in a New Testament passage [1 Peter] - but you will discover the reason when you read the [entire] Psalm for yourself.

1 Peter 1:24-25

24 For, "All men are like grass,

and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;

the grass withers and the flowers fall,

25 but the Word of the Lord [endures] forever."
And this is the Word that was preached to you.

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Psalm 119:97-112 (selected)

The Love of God’s Word

Oh, how I love Your instructions!

I think about them all day long.

Your commands … are my constant guide.

Yes, I have more insight than my teachers,

for I am always thinking of Your laws.

I am even wiser than my elders,

for I have kept Your commandments.

I have refused to walk on any evil path,

so that I may remain obedient to Your Word.

I haven’t turned away from Your regulations,

for You have taught me well.

How sweet Your words taste to me;

they are sweeter than honey.

Your commandments give me understanding;

no wonder I hate every false way of life.
Your Word is a lamp to guide my feet

and a light for my path.

I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again:

I will obey Your righteous regulations.

I have suffered much, O Lord;

restore my life again as You promised.
Lord, accept my offering of praise,

and teach me Your regulations.

My life constantly hangs in the balance,

but I will not stop obeying Your instructions.

Your laws are my treasure;

they are my heart’s delight.

I am determined to keep Your decrees

to the very end.

[all emphasis mine]

May it be a Psalm that will remain on your heart and life forever.

Choosing JOY,

Stephanie