April 4, 2009 - Psalm 119

We all know that the book of Psalms is classified as poetry. Many of us would know that Psalm 119 is the longest psalm, containing 176 verses. Have you read Psalm 119 and noticed how many times it talks about God's law, decrees, or His word? It doesn't contain the law, but it certainly describes the proper attitude toward God's law. To whet your appetite, here are just a few of those phrases:
I seek you with my all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in you law.
My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.
I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.
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.
Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless.
I hope these stir your heart as they have mine.