119:49-53 Remembering leads to comfort. God’s word gives hope to his people because when we remember it, we remember the very words and promises of our trustworthy God. This gives us comfort and helps us to remain steadfast when we go through the hardships of life because it causes us to keep our eyes (and our minds) fixed on what is true: the ways and laws of the Lord.
119:54-56 Comfort leads to (further) remembering. Note how the comfort that the Lord provides leads to further remembering of Him and His ways. The response to the Lord giving us what we need, exactly when we need it, is nothing less than worship.
The Point: Delight and steadfastness in the faith come from remembering and believing what our Lord has done and promised.
Prayer: Father, thank you for being a God who both makes and keeps His promises. Thank you for Jesus, the fulfillment of your promises, who gives life and hope to all who trust in Him. Help us to rely on Christ, trusting your words, as we navigate this life. Give us hope, that we would be found faithful as we await our King.
Application: Pray and ask the Lord to help you remember what He has said. Ask Him for Holy Spirit-given boldness, that you would cling to His promises rather than being distracted or discouraged by a world that cares little for God’s words.
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