June 17 Psalm 119:129-136 (ESV) 129 Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments. 132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love … More June 17 Psalm 119:129-136
June 16 Psalm 119:121-128 (ESV) 121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. 122 Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me. 123 My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. 124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast … More June 16 Psalm 119:121-128
From Part 10 of Sam Storms’ Meditations on Psalm 119: (as we continue reading Psalm 119 this month)
June 15 Psalm 119:113-120 (ESV) 113 I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. 114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. 115 Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. 116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not … More June 15 Psalm 119:113-120
Sam Storms’ commentary as we continue our reading of Psam 119 this month: On numerous occasions the psalmist speaks of his commitment to persevere in obedience to God’s Word in spite of the evil done to him by the wicked. What he has in mind is how the Word of God satisfies his heart and … More God’s Word satisfies and preserves
June 14 Psalm 119:105-112 (ESV) 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. 107 I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord, according to your word! 108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me your … More June 14 Psalm 119:105-112
Continuing in Psalm 119, today we read 119:97-104, here is encouragement from Sam Storms, in a commentary on Psalm 119, Part 8: We find in God’s Word the only reliable remedy against the impulses of the flesh and the temptations of the world (see vv. 9, 11, 36, 37, 104, 105). Only when God’s ways … More Sweet Word; sour sin
June 13 Psalm 119:97-104 (ESV) 97 Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. 98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. 100 I understand more than the aged, [1] for I keep … More June 13 Psalm 119:97-104
As we continue in our reading of Psalm 119, here is Part 7 of Sam Storms’ commentary on Psalm 119:
June 12 Psalm 119:89-96 (ESV) 89 Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. 91 By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. 92 If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished … More June 12 Psalm 119:89-96
Knowing God through His Word ... Day by Day 