Friends, I need to correct something from yesterday’s post. I used the phrase “His will is ever directed to His children’s good” and said it was from the Apostles Creed. It is actually from a faith statement called A Modern Affirmation used by several churches over the last 100 years. I’m sorry for misquoting, I don’t know what I was thinking! I want to blame my pain meds or autocorrect, but it’s on me. Forgive me, please!
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 119:1-5.
Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart— they do no wrong but follow his ways. You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
Obedience to God’s word is the primary topic of this passage. The psalmist uses several different terms to draw our attention to God’s guidance for us – law, statutes, ways, precepts, decrees – all indicating direction from our Heavenly Father. We are taught that following His word leads to His blessing.
Another essential teaching is that the children of God must “seek Him with all their heart”. While God is always there and reaching out to us, we must go to Him in repentance and accept the forgiveness He offers. God wants to be connected with us forever!
To close this section, the psalmist lifts a plea: “Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!” We know that we fail the Lord through our selfish choices and need His help to stay on the path He has shown us. Admitting our failure to follow is the first step toward being made right with Him.
Loving Lord, we ask Your forgiveness for our sin and want to be part of what You are doing in the world. Bless us to go in Your name to share the Good News everywhere. Amen.
