As we meditate on God’s word, do we let it light our path, giving us direction in life? Do we let that light shine in our lives? Let’s continue in Psalm 119.
? Mem - Meditation
Do we understand the great difference between meditation that empties the mind and meditation that fills our mind with God’s word? What do we meditate on?
How I love Your Law! It is my meditation all the day. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For they are ever mine. I have more insight than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than those who are old, Because I have complied with Your precepts. I have restrained my feet from every evil way, So that I may keep Your word. I have not turned aside from Your judgments, For You Yourself have taught me. How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! From Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. (Ps 119:97-104 NASB)
? Nun - A Lamp
After meditation on God’s word, do we allow it to light the way forward in our lives?
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word. Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law. The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts. Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. (Ps 119:105-112 NIV)
? Samek - Single Minded
Rather than being double-minded, do we choose the direction God’s lamp lights up?
I hate the double-minded, But I love Your law. You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. Depart from me, you evildoers, For I will keep the commandments of my God! Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope. Hold me up, and I shall be safe, And I shall observe Your statutes continually. You reject all those who stray from Your statutes, For their deceit is falsehood. You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross; Therefore I love Your testimonies. My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments. (Ps 119:113-120 NKJV)
Who is the ultimate light of the world that we should all follow?
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12 NLT)
If we follow that light, what do we become and how should we let that light in us shine?
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. Neither do you light a lamp and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. (Mat 5:14-15 WEB)
As we meditate on God’s word, do we let it light our path, giving us direction in life? Do we let that light shine in our lives? You decide!
