Psalm 119:97-104

Scripture:
Oh how I love your law! 
      It is my meditation all the day. 
Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, 
      for it is ever with me. 
I have more understanding than all my teachers, 
      for your testimonies are my meditation. 
I understand more than the aged, 
      for I keep your precepts. 
I hold back my feet from every evil way, 
      in order to keep your word. 
I do not turn aside from your rules, 
      for you have taught me. 
How sweet are your words to my taste, 
      sweeter than honey to my mouth! 
Through your precepts I get understanding; 
      therefore I hate every false way.  -Psalm 119:97-104, ESV


Observation:
-the key to wisdom and understanding is found in God's Word

Application:
Today let's take a look at the benefits of reading God's Word we find in these verses.
-It makes us wise; wiser than those who think they have gained wisdom without it
-It is always with us
-It gives us understanding, even if we are young or uneducated
-It keeps us from sinning
-It allows God Himself to teach us His ways
-It is sweeter than honey
-It teaches us truth

So how should we approach God's Word according to these verses?
-Daily
-With love for its message
-Meditating on it
-Obeying what we find there
-Lettting it teach us how to live

I believe God's Word to be without error.  I believe it contains the words that bring us life. The words that bring us hope and peace and comfort.  I believe its main purpose is to reveal Christ to us.  These things all affect how  approach my Bible reading.  This book is like no other and I am determined to be a student of it my whole life.  How about you?

Grace, Peace, and Mercy,
Deb