“Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works” (Psalm 119:27).
TEXT — Psalm 119:25-32
Message
In an ideal society, people follow the leaders they like and understand. They follow their precepts, ideologies, permutations, idiosyncrasies and inclinations. They can defend them boldly in public and canvass their ideals without fear or indistinctness. The psalmist desired to know God’s statutes in order to follow them to the letter. He wanted to understand His precepts and instructions.
Despite his obvious challenges, which made him experience heaviness of heart, he desired to know God’s laws in order to preach them boldly. He abhorred lying and ways of evildoers. Unlike many, the psalmist was bold to confess that he had chosen the way of the Lord – the way of truth – and he knew that God’s judgment was before him. Being a man willing to do the will of the Almighty, he asked the Lord to teach him His statutes, promising to obey them unto the end.
Obviously, this was an Old Testament prayer. God’s precepts and ways are already contained in the Scriptures for us today. The 66 books of the Bible were written under the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Ghost. No part of the Bible is a mere literary text. Old Testament Scriptures were severally quoted by Jesus, our Master and Saviour, and His disciples. So, as you ask God to teach you His ways, make out time to study the Scriptures, for in them you have eternal life. More so, the Scripture “is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness”. As you study the Word, remember to ask for the spirit of wisdom and revelation in order to have your understanding enlightened.
Thought for the day
In this world, we can never stop learning from God until we meet Him.
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
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Thank you Jesus for the gift of your word. Father give me the grace to follow your word and precepts and also learn from you every day of my life. Amen
Thank you Jesus for the gift of your word. Father give me the grace to follow your word and precepts and also learn from you every day of my life. Amen
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Lord I thank you for the revelation of your word, Please Lord make me to understand your precept.
Thank you Jesus for making me alive thank you Jesus.
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May God give us the grace to study His words and statues, abide by them and take them to others in Jesus’ Name. Amen
The daily manna is so rich, you feel it minister directly to your soul.
The daily manna is so rich, you can feel it minister directly to your soul.