Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. I long for your rescue, Lord, so I have obeyed your commands. I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. Yes, I obey your commandments and lawsbecause you know everything I do. (Psalm 119:161-168)
Fear is something that grips the heart of each one of us at some point in our lives. Whether it would be because we fear another person, or we fear the outcome of our present circumstances, fear can creep in and take ahold of us quickly. I can imagine that being surrounded by people who are constantly attacking you and threatening you could just be one of those instances when fear would come in like a flood, but not for the Psalmist. Even though people harass him, he is not afraid of them. He does, however, have a reverent fear for not only God, but also His Word. “Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word” (161) He treasures the Word of God greatly and because he treasures the Word so much, he also greatly values God. “I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure” (162) The Word of God was given to us so that we would be able to know God more. It is full of stories, and advice on how to live our lives, yes, but it is also full of glimpses of God and who he really is. All facets of God can be read about and reveled in the Word. God wants each one of us to know him more. One of the best ways to do that is to be in his Word and to be seeking Him each and every day; spending quiet-time alone just talking with him about all the things that are going on in your life. Now, this is not to say that God is not aware of everything that is going on in your life, because He is – he knows everything. The Psalmist even alludes to this as well. “Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do” (168) God knows each and every thing about you. What he longs for, is for you to know HIM. This is why we have the Word of God, not only to instruct us, but to help us know a God who loves and provides for each one of his children. When is the last time you picked up your Bible thirsting to know more about God? When is that last time you sat quietly and listened to the still small voice that calls your name and knows everything about you? When was the last time you talked to God about what you are struggling with? He is waiting for you.
Fear is something that grips the heart of each one of us at some point in our lives. Whether it would be because we fear another person, or we fear the outcome of our present circumstances, fear can creep in and take ahold of us quickly. I can imagine that being surrounded by people who are constantly attacking you and threatening you could just be one of those instances when fear would come in like a flood, but not for the Psalmist. Even though people harass him, he is not afraid of them. He does, however, have a reverent fear for not only God, but also His Word. “Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word” (161) He treasures the Word of God greatly and because he treasures the Word so much, he also greatly values God. “I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure” (162) The Word of God was given to us so that we would be able to know God more. It is full of stories, and advice on how to live our lives, yes, but it is also full of glimpses of God and who he really is. All facets of God can be read about and reveled in the Word. God wants each one of us to know him more. One of the best ways to do that is to be in his Word and to be seeking Him each and every day; spending quiet-time alone just talking with him about all the things that are going on in your life. Now, this is not to say that God is not aware of everything that is going on in your life, because He is – he knows everything. The Psalmist even alludes to this as well. “Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do” (168) God knows each and every thing about you. What he longs for, is for you to know HIM. This is why we have the Word of God, not only to instruct us, but to help us know a God who loves and provides for each one of his children. When is the last time you picked up your Bible thirsting to know more about God? When is that last time you sat quietly and listened to the still small voice that calls your name and knows everything about you? When was the last time you talked to God about what you are struggling with? He is waiting for you.
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