by lighthouse | Oct 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:124 “Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.” No matter our age, no matter our education, no matter our experiences, no matter what our life has brought us we are always learning and pray that our Heavenly Father guide and teach us. As soon as we allow our own pride to take over our lives, we become losers. None of us want to become losers so doesn’t it simply make sense to be an adopted child of God and pray for His guidance and teaching?
by lighthouse | Oct 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:117 “Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees.” The first two words of this passage could be our conversation with God every morning or every evening or throughout the day. When we ignore these two words and have any thought of living without our Savior, we ask, at the same time for failure. No one of us wakes up with the thought–I sure hope I fail today. But, that is the thought if we ignore these 2 important words or their thoughts aren’t realized. Be wise–think–Uphold me!
by lighthouse | Oct 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:116 “Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.” God’s promises are sure and absolute. Our human weakness needs constant reassurance of His promises. The thought of God’s love for us appears about 7500 times in the Bible. Wouldn’t you think once, maybe twice would be enough? He knows our human nature and therefore He has passages like this in His Word to us. We need His constant support and assurance. Thankfully we have it!
by lighthouse | Oct 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:114 “You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.” There is not a stronger bond than the bond expressed in this passage. God is the Ultimate source of security. There is no one and nothing who/which can come within miles of providing what our God provides. He wants us to turn to Him as our Savior, our Comforter, our Security, our Hope. Isn’t that a cherished marvel–the God of the universe has a love for you and me that is not equaled by any one and nothing else. How blessed we are! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Oct 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:112 “My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.” Our Psalmist lives with prayer and conviction. He is certainly our example to follow. There is not the thought–I hope I can, or maybe I will, or it’s so hard, or any other excuse. There is solid conviction–I will serve the Lord! His mind was set. You and I should be the same. For how long? You answer.
by lighthouse | Oct 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:106 “I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.” Was this passage fulfilled when you were a baby at your baptism or dedication? Did you possibly fulfill this passage as a confirmand or at your adult baptism? Or are you reading this passage now and realizing–this is something I should do? Whatever your situation, since our Psalmist wrote this and God has it as a part of His Word to you and me, we should be obedient and comply. How will you and I actually do that? A commitment is essential.
by lighthouse | Oct 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” This little passage is one of the most beautiful in all of Scripture. If you and I read it, memorize it, take it to heart, apply and live it, we will have the peace and contentedness our God intends for each of us. Although this passage is so small, it has the power of millions of megawatt light bulbs. Turn the switch on and enjoy the beautiful and never-ending light.
by lighthouse | Oct 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:103 “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” A friend of mine about 1 1/2 years ago made smoked brisket. That meat was absolutely delicious. Our Psalmist didn’t write about smoked brisket. He wrote about honey because he knew honey is recognized by everyone in the world as exxxtreemely sweet. Everyone would understand. God’s Word is not smoked brisket, it is the most delightfully pleasing sweetness available to man. God could not love man more than to freely provide you and me and the world with His sweet Gospel. His Gospel–sweeter than honey!
by lighthouse | Oct 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:99 “I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statues.” Our Psalmist is not arrogant or full of self-centeredness. Our Psalmist is simply stating a truth–he meditates on God’s truths and he therefore becomes wise. Conversely, he is also saying–those who ignore God’s word lack wisdom and understanding. Each of us, as even our Psalmist, has a personal choice: wisdom, understanding, insight or the self-thought considerations of this world. Our Psalmist simply states the outcome. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Oct 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:97 “Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.” Our God’s love for each of His children is beyond comprehension. How can the God of the Universe and beyond care about each of us as much as He does? What motivates Him for such love? If anyone reading this can explain please respond. All I know is the absolute truth–He does! Doesn’t that motivate us to be faithful to Him?
by lighthouse | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:89 “Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.” Nothing on this earth is constant. Change is always happening. The seasons change. Our looks change. Desires change. Habits change. Even our hair changes in both amount and color. We accept change. God is different. God never changes. His love and His caring for you and me is eternal, constant, totally dependable and never changes. Whatever God has written in His Word is a constant for all generations. There is nothing more reliable.
by lighthouse | Oct 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:93 “I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.” How important is Christianity? Oh, maybe of some importance. Maybe it keeps society caring about each other. Life goes on with or without. What tragic thinking, yet that thinking is owned by many. Our Psalmist takes a totally different position. Our God tells you and me and the rest of the world–His precepts (instruction, principles) are the difference between living and dying. Being faithful to Him couldn’t be more important. Be faithful–that is a matter of life and death.
