Today I want to turn our attention to a believer’s experience who, by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, penned some profound truths about the power of the Word of God at work in his life. I may sound a little redundant, but I believe it will help drive the point home on just how powerful the Word of God can be if we speak it, mediate on it, and apply it to our life just like this Psalmist did. Our text is taken from the 119 Psalm. Here we go…
Joyful are those who obey His laws and search for Him with all their hearts. (Ps. 119:2)
Joyful! Can anyone stand some more joy? Who does the Word say are the ones who will experience joy? Those who love His Word and search for Him with all their hearts! Jeremiah said “Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart”. (Jer. 15:16)
Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. (Ps. 119:35) Happiness! Where does the Word say our happiness found? It is found walking in the Truth of His Word, delighting in the path that He has prepared for us. He is the One who makes us happy!
Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. (Ps. 119:37)
Life! How do we experience the abundant life that God has promised us? How can we keep our eyes focused on the One who really matters? By meditating on His Word during the day and at night; then He makes our way prosperous and then we will have good success. (Joshua 1:8)
I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. (Ps. 119:45)
Freedom! How do we get free and stay free from the chains that bind us and keep us from moving forward into the beautiful destiny our Father has lovingly prepared for us? By devoting ourselves to Him and His Word of Truth! Say it with me loud and proud…“I WILL WALK IN FREEDOM!”
Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. (Ps. 119:49) Hope! Where does the Psalmist tell us our only hope is found? In the promises He has made to us through His Word!
Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. (Ps. 119:50) How do we get revived and comforted in the midst of all our troubles? We turn our face towards heaven and focus our wandering eyes on the One who pours out His Living Water to revive our dry and troubled souls.
Jiminy Cricket, this is exciting stuff! All the attributes expressed by this Psalmist: joy, happiness, life, freedom, hope, revival and comfort are not found in the pursuit of things we can see with our eyes. These qualities of life originate in our Father and flow out of Him to all those who will come.