LAPIS
LAZULI LOVE OF THE LAW
PSALM
119:89-96
ל
(Lamed)
Psalm
119:89 Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.
Susan: What
the Lord has declared is established and trustworthy eternally. We can be
assured and confident in the certainty that God will keep His word.
Susie: When
I see “it is settled,” I think “It’s a done deal.” If God has written something
in His word, the Bible, we can take that to the bank as a sure thing. As Peter
wrote under the direction of the Holy Spirit, God’s word lasts forever.
1
Peter 1:24-25 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower
of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the
word of the Lord endureth forever. And this is the word which by the gospel is
preached unto you.
Psalm
119:90-91 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the
earth, and it abideth. They
continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.
Susie: God
created the earth and until the day that He destroys it to create a new earth,
it will remain. Jesus Himself is the sustainer of the earth, and we are just
the stewards over our part of it. The fact that the planets remain in their
specific orbits and do not collide is evidence of God’s sustaining power. The
study of science, rather than creating doubt in the Creator, should put us in
awe of His might and grace.
Genesis
8:22 While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and
summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
Hebrews
1:3 (NIV) The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation
of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided
purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.
Psalm
119:92 Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine
affliction.
Susan: God
not only sustains our planet but He sustains the very life and breath of His
people. His word empowers us to press on in the midst of pain and trial.
Psalm
1:2-3 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he
meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of
water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not
wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
1
Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of
his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Susie: There
are times that we are weary, in pain, or frustrated. Those are the times we
need to remember that it is not by our own might that we accomplish what God
has called us to do. He will enable us to complete His purposes in our lives.
1
Thessalonians 5:24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
Zechariah
4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord
unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith
the Lord of hosts.
Psalm
119:93 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.
Susie: God
brings us to life when we trust in Jesus, and we trust in Jesus when we have
heard the word of God preached and believe it. A great music minister, Paul
Paschal, introduced me to the song “Preach the Word.” You can listen to it here:
It is vitally important that
our preaching and teaching focuses on the word of God because that is the tool
the Lord uses to draw men to Himself.
Romans
10:14 (CJB) But how can they call on someone if they haven’t trusted in him?
And how can they trust in someone if they haven’t heard about him? And how can
they hear about someone if no one is proclaiming him?
2
Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove,
rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.
Susan: God’s
word is vital and essential to aid in the navigation of life for those who
believe and trust that Jesus is the Messiah who gave His life for them.
Susie: The
Bible is our primary tool for sharing the love of Jesus with others. This is
one reason Susan and I are committed to teaching scripture passages verse by
verse.
Psalm
119:94 I am thine, save me: for I have
sought thy precepts.
Susan: We are
not our own. All that I am and all that I shall be belong to the Lord. Jesus
purchased my redemption and my life on the cross.
1
Corinthians 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy
Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye
are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your
spirit, which are God's.
Susie: Those
of us who have been chosen by God, who have trusted in Jesus are God’s prized
possession, His precious jewels.
Malachi
3:17 And they shall be Mine, says the Lord of hosts, in that day when I
publicly recognize and openly declare them to be My jewels (My special
possession, My peculiar treasure). And I will spare them, as a man spares his
own son who serves him.
Zephaniah
3:17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will
rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee
with singing.
Psalm
119:95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy
testimonies.
Susan: The
evil people are waiting in ambush for the psalmist, desiring his demise. But he
is choosing to contemplate what the word says, what he knows is true about God.
Susie: The
word testifies of the strength of God, His lovingkindness toward His children,
and His faithfulness. Remembering these testimonies will give us peace in times
of peril.
Isaiah
26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because
he trusteth in thee.
Philippians
4:6-8 (CSB) Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and
petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally brothers
and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any
moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things.
Susie: Fixing
our focus on the word of God helps us to have proper perspective during the
challenges of life.
Psalm
119:96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding
broad.
Psalm
119:96 (AMP) I have seen that all [human] perfection has its limits [no matter
how grand and perfect and noble]; Your commandment is exceedingly broad and
extends without limits [into eternity].
Susie: The
psalmist had seen many great, seemingly perfect endeavors of man come and then
be gone. We have as well. In contrast, the word of God stands the test of time.
It endures and remains perfect now and forever. Its truth will never fail us.
Matthew
Henry Commentary quoted at http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-96.htm
It is
poor perfection which one sees an end of. Such are all things in this world,
which pass for perfections. The glory of man is but as the flower of the grass.
The psalmist had seen the fulness of the word of God, and its sufficiency. The
word of the Lord reaches to all cases, to all times. It will take us from all
confidence in man, or in our own wisdom, strength, and righteousness. Thus
shall we seek comfort and happiness from Christ alone.
Points
to Ponder:
· God’s
word never changes
· God is
faithful; we can trust His word
· God’s
word brings us joy
· God’s
word enlivens us
· God’s
word sustains us
· God’s
word gives peace
· God’s
word is limitless and eternal
Reflection
Question: Is reading the Bible daily a duty or a delight? Is
memorizing scripture tedious or thrilling? Is your Bible used daily or is it
dusty? Are your profiting from meditation in the word or are you becoming
spiritually bankrupt?
2
Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That
the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
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