Sat.’s Devo - The Power of the Word

Read: Ps. 119:1-88
Psalm 119 is the Word by the Hebrew alphabet. I wonder if they had to learn this chapter in their schools as they learn to read. So Aleph (1-8) must stand for the elementary blessings for those that walk according to the Word. Beth (9-16) stands for how the Word cleanses the heart and divides sin from righteousness. In Gimel (17-24) David recognizes his relationship to this world. The only thing that sustains him is God’s Word. In Daleth (25-40), David feels heavy with the sin of this world and prays for truth and retribution.
In He (33-40), David delights in the Word. In Vau (41-48), David prays to be able to proclaim God’s Word to others rightly. David loves God’s Word and meditates upon it. In Zain (49-56), David relies on the Word to keep him from being depressed as he looks at the world around him. We can relate to that. In Cheth (57-64), to keep God’s Word is everything to David. In his worse trials he determines to look to God and be encouraged in His Word. In Teth (65-72), David has learned that God’s rebukes are good and no matter what comes against him, he will keep God’s Word. In Jod (73-80), David prays that God’s Words will sustain him till the end. We can all relate to David in Caph (81-88). He is being stretched and persecuted but doesn’t forget God’s Word.
Lord, may we love your Word as David did and cling to it with all our hearts.