Sam Storms- Meditation on Psalm 119, Part 3

Posted on by Pam Larson

We continue reading Sam Storms’ 10 observations on Psalm 119:

Bible light(3) One of the more remarkable things in this psalm is the number of times the psalmist pleads with God to teach him and instruct him and give him insight and open his eyes that he might understand the Word. The psalmist has no illusions about his own ability to understand God’s Word apart from the illumination of its ultimate author. We see this in vv. 12, 18, 19 (“hide not your commandments from me,” i.e., disclose them, reveal them to me), 26, 27, 29, 33, 34, 64, 66, 68, 71, 73, 75, 108, 124, 125, 135, 144, 169, 171. If God does not act to unveil and illuminate the meaning of his Word we shall forever remain in darkness. May I suggest, then, that you take these texts and make them your first prayer each time you open God’s Word for study or meditation.

2 thoughts on “Sam Storms- Meditation on Psalm 119, Part 3”

  1. I like the commentaries you’ve been listing for Psalm 119. Have you seen this book from Spurgeon ? http://www.pilgrimpublications.com/chswork2.htm#_Golden_Alphabet

    I just purchased it last week and have been reading it this weekend….a great companion to this wonderful Psalm. Of course, you can read Spurgeon’s commentary for this Psalm online, but it’s nice to have in book form…

    Blessings –

  2. Hi Joe,
    I do not have the Golden Alphabet, but I do have the 3 volume “Treasury of David” in book form, and I understand the booklet came directly from the Treasury, so that more people would have access to it. Great suggestion!
    Thanks!

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