Do we cry out to God with our whole hearts? Do we love His word and hope in His salvation? Let’s finish Psalm 119.
? Qof - All My Heart
Do we cry out to God for salvation with all our hearts?
I have cried out with all of my heart. Answer me, Lord! I will observe your statutes. I have called out to you, “Save me, so I may keep your decrees.” I get up before dawn and cry for help; I place my hope in your word. I look forward to the night watches, when I may meditate on what you have said. Hear my voice according to your gracious love. Lord, revive me in keeping with your justice. Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain far from your instruction. You are near, Lord, and all of your commands are true. I discovered long ago about your decrees that you have confirmed them forever. (Ps 119:145-152 ISV)
? Resh - Your Word
Do we cry out to God to deliver us according to His lovingkindness?
Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law. Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word. Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes. Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to thy judgments. Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies. I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word. Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O Lord, according to thy lovingkindness. Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. (Ps 119:153-160 KJV)
? Shin - Hope
Do we hate lying, love God’s ways and hope for His salvation?
Princes persecute me without cause, But my heart is in dread of Your words. I rejoice at Your word, As one who finds much spoil. I hate and abhor lying, But I love Your law. Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments. Those who love Your law have much peace, And nothing causes them to stumble. I hope for Your salvation, O Yahweh, And I do Your commandments. My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly. I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, For all my ways are before You. (Ps 119:161-168 LSB)
? Tav - Hear My Cry
Do we cry out to God in a corrupt world where many have been tempted to stray?
May my cry come before you, Lord; give me understanding according to your word. May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise. May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees. May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous. May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. I long for your salvation, Lord, and your law gives me delight. Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me. I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. (Ps 119:169-176 NIV)
Are we in a spiritual battle where the hope of salvation is part of our armor?
But since we are of the day, let’s be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation. (1 Thess 5:8 NASB)
Do we cry out to God with our whole hearts? Do we love His word and hope in His salvation? You decide!
