Scripture: I cling to Your testimonies; O Lord, do not put me to shame! I shall run the way of Your commandments, For You will enlarge my heart. (Psalm 119:31-32, NASB) Observation: -Cling to God's testimonies - God will give us what we need to run the race well. Application:
This section of Psalm 119 started with the idea of clinging or cleaving to the dust (Psalm 119:25) and replaces that with the much better thing; clinging to God and His testimonies. If we do that we will never be put to shame. What really struck me this morning was the idea of running. Many times our Christian journey is called a walk in the Bible. We learn to "walk in God's ways." Running is not something most of us can do for any length of time. I love to run for short distances, but I can walk for miles and see so much more. Running takes a lot more out of me. I read some articles about the increase in heart size needed to pump the blood necessary for stenous exercise, so marathon runners actually do have larger hearts. I won't get into the problems this can cause, but isn't that interesting in light of this verse. While running can cause a our hearts to change as a response to our needs- God starts by giving us the heart we need to run the race before we even begin. When was the last time I prayed to have my heart enlarged? Grace, Peace, and Mercy, Deb
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Scripture: Remove the false way from me, And graciously grant me Your law. I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your ordinances before me. (Psalm 119:29-30, NASB) Observation: -Jesus is the only way -Faithfulness is a choice -It is important to keep God's ways in full view. Application: There are only two choices we have: to follow God's ways faithfully or to live life according to the world- the false way. That's it. One road leads to death, the other to eternal life. Kathy Troccoli sings a song with these lyrics: Every morning there is a choice to be made If I'm gonna follow and walk in the path that You've laid But sometimes I'm lazy You know it Jesus Sometimes I'm bold and I'm strong But You know my heart And my greatest desire is You. Chorus: I'll keep on spreading Your word Giving Your life Holding out hope And doing what's right Praying for people And lifting them high Showing Your love And being Your light That's what I'm gonna do That's what I wanna do That's what I'm gonna do While I'm on my way to You. Reprise: Making the most Of the days I have 'till heaven Taking the road that is higher, higher Jesus take me higher Chorus Every day there is a choice to be made. What choice will you make today? Grace, Peace, and Mercy, Deb |
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