God’s Word and God’s People

Psalm 119:57-64

Psalm 119:57–64 (NLT)

57 Lord, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!

58 With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.

59 I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.

60 I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.

61 Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.

62 I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.

63 I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments.

64 O Lord, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees.

Introduction:

I- CONVICTION (Psalm 119:57-58)

Psalm 119:57–58 (NLT)

57 Lord, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!

58 With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.

A- Inheritance (Psalm 119:57)

Psalm 119:57 (NLT)

57 Lord, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!

1- God, Himself, is the inheritance of His people.

(Psalm 16:5-6)

Psalm 16:5–6 (NLT)

5 Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine.

6 The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance!

(Colossians 3:4)

Colossians 3:4 (NLT)

4 And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.

B-Request (Psalm 119:58)

Psalm 119:58 (NLT)

58 With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.

1- Desiring to please Him.

(2 Corinthians 5:9)

2 Corinthians 5:9 (NLT)

9 So whether we are here in this body or away from this body, our goal is to please him.

(2 Peter 1:3)

2 Peter 1:3 (NLT)

3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.

2- Seeking His mercy.

(Psalm 57:1)

Psalm 57:1 (NLT)

1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.

II- COMMITMENT (Psalm 119:59-60)

Psalm 119:59–60 (NLT)

59 I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.

60 I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.

A- Reflection (Psalm 119:59)

Psalm 119:59 (NLT)

59 I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.

1- Take stock of your steps!

(1 Corinthians 11:28, 31)

1 Corinthians 11:28 (NLT)

28 That is why you should examine yourself before eating the bread and drinking the cup.

1 Corinthians 11:31 (NLT)

31 But if we would examine ourselves, we would not be judged by God in this way.

(2 Corinthians 13:5)

2 Corinthians 13:5 (NLT)

5 Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith.

Like the Prodigal Son. (Luke 15:11-32)

B- Response (Psalm 119:60)

Psalm 119:60 (NLT)

60 I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.

1- Obey (shamar (שָׁמַר)= to keep, obey)

2- Do so quickly. (חוּשׁ = to make haste, to hurry)

3- Do not delay.

(Luke 6:46)

Luke 6:46 (NLT)

46 “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?

(1 Samuel 15:22)

1 Samuel 15:22 (NLT)

22 But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.

III- CONTRAST (Psalm 119:61-62)

Psalm 119:61–62 (NLT)

61 Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.

62 I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.

A- Evil Influence. (Psalm 119:61)

Psalm 119:61 (NLT)

61 Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.

1- Peer pressure

(1 Corinthians 15:33)

1 Corinthians 15:33 (NLT)

33 Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.”

(Romans 12:2)

Romans 12:2 (NLT)

2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

2- Permanent anchor

B- Remembrance (Psalm 119:62)

Psalm 119:62 (NLT)

62 I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.

1- At the darkest time.

(Psalm 23:4)

Psalm 23:4 (NLT)

4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

2- Because of His faithfulness.

(Hebrews 6:18-19)

Hebrews 6:18–19 (NLT)

18 So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.

19 This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.

IV- COMPANIONS (Psalm 119:63-64 )

Psalm 119:63–64 (NLT)

63 I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments.

64 O Lord, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees.

A- Worship (Psalm 119:63)

Psalm 119:63 (NLT)

63 I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments.

1- Gathering with fellow believers.

2- Encouraging each other to obey.

(Hebrews 10:24-25)

Hebrews 10:24–25 (NLT)

24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.

25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.

B- Wonder (Psalm 119:64)

Psalm 119:64 (NLT)

64 O Lord, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees.

1- Awed by His mercy.

(Psalm 36:7)

Psalm 36:7 (NLT)

7 How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.

(Psalm 5:7)

Psalm 5:7 (NLT)

7 Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe.

2- Awed by His Word.

(Psalm 119:120)

Psalm 119:120 (NLT)

120 I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.

CONCLUSION.