Psalm 119 has long been a strategic chapter of the Bible for me because it is packed with so much truth about the Word, showing its power for us. If we skim through this psalm for descriptive words about Scripture, we’ll find implications for ministry. Another post will show how a list on benefits of the Word seen in this psalm.
Descriptive Words about Scripture in Psalm 119 Show Its Power for Ministry
testimony (shows His ways and wonders) – God’s Word is a record of who God is and what He does.
Ministry Workers: Are you pointing people to the God behind all the wonderful Bible stories? God is the power source behind the parting of the Red Sea, not Moses. God is the power source behind the slaying of Goliath, not David. Etc.
law, precepts, statutes, commandments, judgments, ordinances, truth – God’s Word is a rule for life, a standard to live by.
Ministry Workers: Are you remembering that you will be accountable for following God’s ways as recorded in Scripture? We measure what we do against His Word, not our own or other people’s opinions.
truth, righteous, good, faithful, settled in heaven forever, upright, very pure, everlasting – God’s Word is a reliable resource.
Ministry Workers: Are you lining up what you do with God’s Word rather than the ways of the world or your own thinking? In the final analysis, only God’s Word is trustworthy, consistent, and constant.
Responding to God’s Powerful Word
With an understanding of what God’s Word is, may our prayer be:
Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law. (Ps. 119:18)
Make me understand the way of Your precepts, so I will meditate on Your wonders. (Ps. 119:27)
Establish Your word to Your servant, as that which produces reverence for You. (Ps. 119:38)
And, may our reaction be:
Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them. (Ps. 119:129)
More for Church Leaders: God’s Power for the Church – The Word of God
I am always impressed at “Thus sayeth God” and I am thankful for people like you all and thank you for your faithfulness. We have an awesome God. One of the men in our church lost his battle with cancer and we had his funeral Sat. morning. He was 53 yrs. old. His daughter is expecting twins. Some long day off he will see them. Some glad morning when this life is over and we see Jesus face to face. Thank you all again!!!
You are most welcome, Norma. When we hold steadfast to the truth of God’s Word, we can know with full assurance the realities you spoke of regarding that future day when we will not only be able to see our Savior face to face but also reunite with those who have gone before us. Without that conviction in the truthfulness of God’s Word, what true hope do we have? In the interim we grieve the loss, as I am sure the family of this gentlemen and people of your church are hurting. May your church follow God’s desire, as communicated in His Word, for the church to be there for one another and know that peace of God that passes understanding. Yes, we do have an awesome God!
Thanks for the lesson on Psalm 119. God bless.
You are welcome, Olasehinde Olusola Aaron. You’ll find more from Psalm 119 in these posts: