Meditation
SERVING THE LORD
Text: Psalm 119:17-24
1 October 2023
STEP BY STEP
The Psalmist began with lamenting his ignorance of the Commandments of God. He was then inspired by the examples of those who lived for the LORD. Their lives were so obviously blessed!
He determined that he too would attempt to walk in their footsteps. He began to read the word of God in earnest. He also hid God’s word in his heart.
Soon, he went on to desire to serve the LORD. This was a logical and natural development.
17 Deal bountifully with Your servant,
That I may live and keep Your word.
18 Open my eyes, that I may see
Wondrous things from Your law.
19 I am a stranger in the earth;
Do not hide Your commandments from me.
20 My soul breaks with longing
For Your judgments at all times. Psalm 119:17-20
- A stranger on this earth
a) He found that he had changed, internally
b) He was more of a stranger than a friend of the world
- A servant of the LORD
a) His heart’s desire was to serve the LORD
b) He sought bountiful blessings of grace and mercy
c) He would need to be blessed bountifully if he were to succeed
d) With all his heart he sought God in earnest prayer
- The things he desired from God
a) To have eyes opened
b) To behold great truths from God’s word
c) There was heartfelt longing for God’s word
LET US SEEEK TO SERVE GOD WELL TOO
Let us be challenged to walk in the footsteps of the Psalmist. Let us seek the Lord’s bountiful blessings that we might be able to serve Him well.