Devotions

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pure

Psalm 119:137-144 (JDV)

Psalm 119:137 You are righteous, Yahveh and your judgments are just.
Psalm 119:138 The warning signs you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy.
Psalm 119:139 My anger overwhelms me because my enemies forget your words.
Psalm 119:140 Your word is completely pure, and your servant loves it.
Psalm 119:141 I am insignificant and despised, but I do not forget your directions.
Psalm 119:142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your instruction is true.
Psalm 119:143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but your commands are my delight.
Psalm 119:144 Your warning signs are righteous forever. Give me understanding, and I will live.

pure

His enemies choose to forget God’s words, and it makes him angry. When he gets back to the Bible, he delights in its commands. They give him understanding and hope for life.

20231120

shield

Psalm 119:113-120 (JDV)

Psalm 119:113 I hate those who are divided, but I love your instruction.
Psalm 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in your word.
Psalm 119:115 Turn away from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God’s commands.
Psalm 119:116 Sustain me as you promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope.
Psalm 119:117 Sustain me so that I can be safe and always be concerned about your prescriptions.
Psalm 119:118 You reject all who stray from your prescriptions, for their deceit is a lie.
Psalm 119:119 You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were dross from metal; therefore, I love your warning signs.
Psalm 119:120 I tremble in awe of you; I fear your judgments.

shield

The destiny of the wicked is to be removed by fire, like dross from metal. But God’s word is a shield for us, protecting us from the final judgment by bringing us to Christ, and teaching us how to live.

20231119

light

Psalm 119:105-112 (JDV)

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.
Psalm 119:106 I have sworn, confirming that I will keep your righteous judgments.
Psalm 119:107 I am severely humbled; Yahveh, give me life according to your word.
Psalm 119:108 Yahveh, please accept my freewill offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments.
Psalm 119:109 My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget your instruction.
Psalm 119:110 The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not gone astray from your directions.
Psalm 119:111 I have your warning signs as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart.
Psalm 119:112 I am resolved to obey your prescriptions to the very end.

light

How easy it is for us to walk around during the day since we can see all the potential obstacles. But at night we have to be more cautious. The Bible gives us the light we need to walk confidently in the realm of spiritual darkness. Don’t go anywhere without it.

20231118

sweet

Psalm 119:97-104 (JDV)

Psalm 119:97 How I love your instruction! She is my occupation all day long.
Psalm 119:98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies because they are always with me.
Psalm 119:99 I have more insight than all my teachers because your warning signs are my occupation.
Psalm 119:100 I understand more than the elders because I obey your directions.
Psalm 119:101 I have kept my feet from every evil path to keep your word.
Psalm 119:102 I have not turned away from your judgments, because you yourself have instructed me.
Psalm 119:103 How sweet your word is to my taste — sweeter than honey in my mouth.
Psalm 119:104 I gain understanding from your directions; therefore I hate every false road.

sweet

God’s word is not sweet to the rebellious, because it points out their transgression. But for the person who has determined to follow the right path, it is sweet indeed. What a joy to have constant contact with the Author of the Bible!