January 19, 2011

Promises

We’re doing a ladies’ Bible study called, “Sweeter than Chocolate, an inductive study of Psalm 119.” Verse 103 says, “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” In the 21st century, we can say that God’s word is sweeter than chocolate.

"All of your promises won’t let go of me" – from a great song by Desperation Band



So far, in the first 40 verses of Psalm 119, here are some of the benefits of God’s Word:

blessing
no wrong-doing
no shame
purity
rejoicing
treasure
great riches
delight
God’s goodness
open eyes
seeing wonders
no scorn or contempt
wise counsel
my life preserved
God hears me
God teaches me
conversation with God
strength
grace
freedom
steadfastness/endurance
understanding
right living
relationship with God
revival / vigorous life / health
walking in God’s ways
God’s word established in me
His promises fulfilled
reverence / worship of God
no reproach
good judgments from God
renewed life / revival

To what extent am I experiencing these things? It’s about God’s word. To the extent that I immerse myself in His word, to the extent that I hear the word, see the word, dream the word, think the word, believe it, pray it, speak it, follow it, cling to it, study it, meditate on it, walk in it, do it, and live it! This is how all these promises won’t let go of me. Let’s find more – Psalm 119 verse 41 . . .

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