1 Samuel 2:2

There is none holy like the Lord:
    for there is none besides You;
    there is no rock like our God.

Going Back to Psalm 119

Although we've moved on to a new verse, I have been looking at the entire Psalm 119 this week and had a few observations to share.


The verse we memorized, verse 11, is a statement of action & commitment from the writer. Throughout Psalm 119, this and other themes stand out to me including praise for the greatness of God's commandments, promises made by the writer to God, and requests for help made to God by the writer.


I wanted to share a list of other actions/commitments the writer made in regards to God's commandments - it is certainly not exhaustive, but combined with the act of storing the word in our hearts, as mentioned in verse 11, these are all actions that we should take as well.


1. stored up the word in his heart (v. 11)
2. fixed his eyes on the commandments (v. 6)
3. set God's rules before him and chosen the way of faithfulness (v. 30)
4. clings to the testimonies (v. 31)
5. hopes in God's rules (v. 43)
6. turns his feet to the commandments (v. 59)
7. hastens to keep the commandments (v. 60)


Through all of these actions described by the writer, it is evident that he places the highest value on God's word and strives to keep it front and center in his life.

Psalm 103:2-4

We're staying in Psalms for our next verse, but this time it's a psalm of praise.

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
   and forget not all His benefits,
Who forgives all your iniquity,
   Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from the pit,
   Who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,