The Awesome Word

We went through Psalm 119 in Bible study last night, or at least we went through some of it. At 176 verses (longest chapter in the Bible) there was no way we were going to cover it all. But it's a meditative prayer/poem of the awesomeness of God's Word. Every verse contains some reference to the Word: precepts, promises, commands, law, decrees, statutes, etc. There were several themes that kept jumping out though. Liberty, Life, Stability, and Light. Too often we view the Word as dry or constraining, but the truth is that it's alive and gives light and life to us. Here are just a few highlights from the 176.

v. 1-2 1 Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. 2 Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.

v. 9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. (My favorite verse during college)

v. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

v. 32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. (cool verse)

v. 37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.

v. 71-72 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

v.89 Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.

v. 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

v. 120 My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws.

v. 165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.

Be Refreshed!

Proverb of the Day: Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.

Scripture of the Day: Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Quote of the Day: "Yes, it is a press, certainly, but a press from which shall flow in inexhaustible streams, the most abundant and most marvelous liquor that has ever flowed to relieve the thirst of men! Through it, God will spread His Word. A spring of truth shall flow from it: like a new star it shall scatter the darkness of ignorance, and cause a light heretofore unknown to shine amongst men." Johannes Gutenberg.....Among the specific contributions to printing that are attributed to Gutenberg are the design of metal movable type, the invention of a process for making such type in quantity (mass production), the use of oil-based ink, and the use of a wooden printing press similar to the screw olive and wine presses of the period. His truly epochal invention was the combination of these elements into a practical system. (Wikipedia)