ד Daleth Verses 25-32
The psalmist begs God to revive him. This word (היח)occurs 16 times in this psalm. It means to be restored to the life we were intended to live. Its root implies that God will make known what it means to live. So, revive me is to restore me to the state I was meant to be in at creation and make known to me the way that I can get there through Your Word (דבר).
The psalmist is asking God to give him a growing knowledge that leads to righteous living (27). The purpose is beyond knowing what is right, but is living what is right and proclaiming what is right. The psalmist wanted to be known as one who was attached to the Word of God. He states in verses 25 and 31 that his desire is to cleave to God’s Word. This is the same word used in Genesis 2.24 that describes marriage (דבק). The spelling is similar to that of “word.”
The psalmist informs us that holiness is a choice we make (30) and is not the natural state of man. If left to ourselves, we will drift toward sin not holiness. What choices are you making today that present God to others? Can they see the God you choose to follow in the words and activities you involve yourself in?
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ה He Verses 33-40
In the first five verses, the psalmist gives five requests. He asks God to teach him, explain to him, lead him, cause his heart to turn, and to turn his eyes from evil. What a prayer for the Christian to involve himself in on a daily basis. Worthless things are those things forbidden by God in His Word. Pray these petitions today.
Are you seeking your own satisfaction or the life God created you to live (36 cf. 1 Timothy 6.6-10)?
ו Waw Verses 41-48
Jesus told us that God’s Word is Truth (John 17.17) and that Truth sets us free (John 8.32). This is what the psalmist is expressing here. When we rightfully understand God’s commands, we see them as freedom not bondage for it frees us from the consequences of sin.
ז Zayin Verses 49-56
The psalmist asks God to remember His Word to help him in his time of distress. God’s Word is our comfort. Read the opening account of Howard Rutledge’s experience in Vietnam and how the Word of God brought comfort.
When those around us forsake the Word of God, what is our response? The psalmist gives us the correct response in verse 53–Horror or “hot indignation” (RSV). Is this your reaction when you see people who should know what to do purposefully forsakes doing it? It should. When you look in the mirror, do you see one of these people? Obedience to God’s Word produces blessings (56 cf. 1 Timothy 4.8).
The psalmist sang forth the Word of God wherever he went. What does your day look like? Do you all the circumstances of your day to dictate what and how you are doing? Or, do you allow the truth of God’s Word to determine your day? Sing a song of praise.
ח Heth Verses 57-64
If God is all we need and we know this, temptation flees us because we do not see a need for what the temptation may bring.
Acts 16.25 illustrates the point of Psalm 119.62. Our circumstances do not determine our state of mind. It is our fellowship with God that does.
Remember that fellowship with others enhances our understanding of Scripture and our fellowship with God. Remember the truth in 2 Timothy 2.22.
ט Teth Verses 65-72
God disciplines us to keep us on the path He has designed for us (Hebrews 12.5-11). Verse seventy describes a person who is insensitive to spiritual needs. He is a man “with a heart as fat as grease.” Only those who follow God can do good things for God indwells Him who is good (Matthew 19.17).
Our best defense when falsely accused is to continue living the life God has called us to live and let God take care of the accusers. This is truth both spiritually (Zechariah 3.1-5) and physically.
י Yod Verses 73-80
God made each one of us (Psalm 139.15-16). He designed us for a purpose (Ephesians 2.8-10). His Word is key to live the life He crafted us to live. When I live my life according to His Word, there is no shame to Him or to me. It is only then that we are choosing not to sin.
כ Kaph Verses 81-88
There are times when God’s answer to our prayers is not yet or even no. Here it is a not yet for the psalmist. He still chooses to trust God to do what God does despite how it may appear to others.
God’s love is overflowing and abundant. When we look to Him for help, all our burdens are lightened. God’s Word should be enough for us. It should be the very thing we rely on. It should be our foundation and footstool. To know God’s comfort is always available to us in our suffering is a blessing.
As stated in verse 73, God created and formed each and every one of us. We are His children, and He loves us. He gave us each a purpose, we are to live out that purpose.
No matter what our circumstances are, we are to look to Him and seek Him, and in Him we will find comfort and direction.