What brings you joy? There is no doubt that we are creatures of desire—we want things. Whether it is greater economic stability, the desire for deeper friendships, less loneliness, we all want something. Perhaps, in light of Ephesians 6, you want children who are more attentive to your words. Perhaps you want some time to simply get away from the rush of life. Regardless, we … [Read more...]
What God Told Me Today (Psalm 119:49–56)
God has some supernatural advice for you—truths to help you deal with your most formidable personal challenges. Do you know how to get to those truths? Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law. When I think of … [Read more...]
The Way of Wisdom (Psalm 119:33–40)
Innate to every person’s core is the desire to be happy. Though there are many perceived ways to gain this happiness, there is only one way to truly achieve it—and that is through knowing God and doing what he commands. To do anything else is to be foolish, but to be wise is to do as his commandments instruct us to do. Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, and I shall … [Read more...]
Open Eyes (Psalm 119:17–24)
Psalm 119 encourages the believer to pray for open eyes. We are able to pray for open eyes because of the bountiful grace of our master. We need open eyes because we are strangers in the earth. And the benefit of open eyes is that we can behold wonderful things out of God’s law: the wonderful character of God; the wonderful promises of Christ; the wonderful rule of life; and … [Read more...]
Sanctification (Psalm 119:9–16)
Christians often wonder what God’s will for their lives is, and how can they find it. Usually, questions about God’s will are asked in terms of very specific circumstances: Whom should I marry? What career should I pursue? Should I take this job promotion that I’ve been offered? John MacArthur has authored a little 60-page booklet titled Found: God’s Will in which he argues … [Read more...]