A LEGACY OF FAITH

based on the Love God Greatly Study, Psalm 119, Seeking Him With All Our Heart/ w1d3

THE JOURNEY (SCRIPTURE AND OBSERVATION)

Scripture: Psalm 119:12-16 / SOAP 14-15

I praise you, O Lord;
    teach me your decrees.
¹³ I have recited aloud
    all the regulations you have given us.
¹⁴ I have rejoiced in your laws
    as much as in riches.
¹⁵ I will study your commandments
    and reflect on your ways.
¹⁶ I will delight in your decrees
    and not forget your word.

Psalm 119:12-16 NLT

Wow! I don’t know about you, but this third section of Psalm 119 brought some conviction. The Psalmist is completely committed to the Lord. Past, present, and future, he has dedicated his life to working on his relationship with God. He has spent time not just reading but reciting God’s Word and rejoicing in His laws.¹ Then, looking toward the future, he commits to studying God’s commands and reflecting on His ways, as well as delighting in His decrees and not forgetting His Word. These are huge commitments that are shadowed by praise to, and dependence on God: “I praise You, O Lord. Teach me Your decrees.”

The Psalmist is openly appreciative of God, as He gives Him praise and is also dependent on Him to teach Him His decrees. He has a beautiful testimony of being previously active in God’s Word, presently engaged, and continually committed to the Lord. What a legacy of faith! Ah, that mine would be as beautiful and strong.

LIVING THE JOURNEY (APPLICATION)

Building such a legacy isn’t easy. It requires the commitment of time and devotion and a love for God that supersedes everything and everyone else. It requires dependence on God to teach us and to help us remember His Word. It means freeing ourselves from the distractions and demands of this world to delight in God and His ways, to rejoice in His laws (statutes, rules, commands), and to keep them faithfully regardless of the temptations and desires that will vie for our attention and affection. The bottom line is we must want and be committed to a relationship with God and His Word more than anything else.

Question FOR THE JOURNEY

Do you want to have a legacy of faith? If so, what are some ways you can make time for God in your busy life?

Prayer for the Journey

Father, how blessed we are to know You – to remember former days with You and to be invited into a lifetime of committing to You and enjoying the hope of eternity with You. We are blessed to have the promise that your Spirit will teach and remind us of Your Word and ways. Help us to hunger and thirst for you above all other things or people. We praise You, Lord, and we take delight in You now and always. -To Your glory and honor – amen!

Music for the Journey

THE MORE WE KNOW

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