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I WILL MEDITATE ON YOUR STATUTES

Text: 119:41-48
20 June 2021

THE TESTIMONY OF THE PSALMIST

The Psalmist who wrote Psalm 119 preferred anonymity. In this skilfully-written Psalm, he shares openly why he meditated on the Lord’s word.

  1. It began with a Discovery of the value of God’s word

a) There was a time when the Lord’s word was not a part of his life (Ps. 119:1-8)

b) Then came a Commencement of his journey of life where he meditated on the Lord’s word (Ps. 119:15)

c) He Discovered that the word had Cleansing power (Ps. 119:9)

  1. He Determined that he would Delight in God’s word

a) This was clearly expressed as a Desire (Ps. 119:16)

b) This was expressed again (Ps. 119:47)

THINGS DISCOVERED ALONG THE WAY

There were a number of things that were discovered that motivated the Psalmist further to meditate on the Lord’s word.

  1. This is a short list of things from Psalm 119:41-48

a) The mercies of God

b) The salvation that He gives

c) Hope was also found

d) There was a sense of exhilaration when he discovered “liberty”

  1. A significant response to all the lessons learned

a) The Psalmist learned to love the Lord’s word

b) This love grew further as he meditated

“And I will delight myself in Your commandments which I love”     Psalm 119:47

MEDITATION BECAUSE OF A LOVE FOR GOD’S WORD

The Psalmist concluded this stanza (Psalm 119:41-48) with this declaration. 

My hands also I will lift up

To Your commandments which I love,

And I will meditate on Your statutes.     Psalm 119:48

  1. The lifting up of the hands

a) A symbol of prayer

b) It could represent

i) Petition (supplication)

ii) Praise

  1. The Commandments of God

a) There was now a real love for God’s word

b) True delight is found in the knowledge of the law

  1. Meditation on God’s statutes

a) This was discovered     119:15

b) It was then developed     119:23, 27

c) There came delight     Psalm 119:47

These things helped the Psalmist cultivate a great love for the word of God!